# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 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 LAX91LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA063.md): Cessna 172 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1990 · N739ZV · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots used poor visual lookout procedures.
- [NTSB LAX91LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA061.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Sierra Vista, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1990 · N5968W · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to carburetor ice from improper use of the carburetor heat control.
- [NTSB CHI91LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA057.md): Cessna 172M · Austin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1990 · N1489U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command (student)'s failure to properly evaluate and compensate for gusty wind condiitons and to maintain directional of the aircraft during initial climb. Contributing was the student pilot's lack of total experience and wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC91LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA044.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1990 · N8339D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to prevent an overrun. Factors related to the accident were a partial power loss due to a faulty ignition system.
- [NTSB LAX91LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA050.md): Cessna 172M · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1990 · N12943 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff and his incorrect use of full flaps. Factors related to the high density altitude condition and to the pilot's abrupt airplane handling techniques.
- [NTSB MIA91LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA038.md): Cessna 172N · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1990 · N733UC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to perfrom a proper landing flare and touchdown resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL91LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA023.md): Cessna 172N · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1990 · N6168F · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain adequate wingtip clearance during taxi.
- [NTSB NYC91LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA038.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Marshfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1990 · N4347H · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the emergency landing was made.
- [NTSB LAX91LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA042.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Livermore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1990 · N2601X · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and her failure to maintain adequate altitude and/or clearance from mountainous terrain. The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW91LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA019.md): Cessna 172 · Granbury, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1990 · N46383 · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, and the darkness of the night.
- [NTSB NYC91LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA039.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1990 · N5780U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted to land in a strong cross wind, lost control of the airplane, ran off the runway and hit the VASI system.
- [NTSB LAX91FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA037.md): Robinson R22Beta · Simi Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1990 · N80783 · Destroyed
  > A divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason, which resulted in rotor contact to the tailboom and cockpit.
- [NTSB FTW91LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA018.md): Cessna 172L · Mount Ida, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1990 · N4275Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to compensate for the adverse wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control on touchdown. A factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA91FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA029.md): Cessna 172M · Homestead, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1990 · N80509 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to insure adequate fuel was present in the aircraft for the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL91LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA019.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1990 · N8774N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a piston pin plug which resulted in a total loss of power. Factors in the accident were an inadequate engine overhaul which led to premature engine wear, and the pilot's failure to obtain proper maintenance following a loss of engine oil pressure.
- [NTSB SEA91LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA017.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Boise, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1990 · N57434 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delaying remedial action after a poor landing approach.
- [NTSB NYC91LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA026.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Saxton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1990 · N2972D · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing in unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were the cfi's inadequate execution of emergency procedures.
- [NTSB ANC91LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA011.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Thorne Bay, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1990 · N9786P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI91LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA023.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Scott, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1990 · N739VN · Substantial damage
  > The mixture control was set incorrectly resulting in fuel starvation, and the check list was not followed by the cfi/pic.
- [NTSB LAX91LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA019.md): Cessna 172M · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1990 · N9592V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to properly flare the airplane, made an improper recovery from the subsequent bounced landing. Contributing to this accident was the student pilot's total lack of experience and his improper use of the rudder.
- [NTSB ATL91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA009.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Summerville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1990 · N6142D · Substantial damage
  > An eroded exhaust stack which allowed hot gases to impinge upon the firewall, and ignite cabin insulation.
- [NTSB MIA91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA015.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1990 · N98077 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control while landing with shifting gusty winds.
- [NTSB ANC91LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA008.md): Piper PA-18 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1990 · N1181Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control on landing and the failure to select suitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX91FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA012.md): Cessna 172M · Goleta, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1990 · N13670 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper glidepath while on final approach. A contributing factor was sunglare.
- [NTSB FTW91LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA008.md): Cessna 172N · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1990 · N734KG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare technique and use of rudder.
- [NTSB LAX91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA015.md): Cessna 172L · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1990 · N7815G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA010.md): Cessna 172 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1990 · N73403 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's visual lookout was inadequate.
- [NTSB DEN91LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA008.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1990 · N5523Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI91FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA011.md): Cessna 172P · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1990 · N5499K · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed. Factors associated with the accident are premature rotation and the pilot's lack of recent total experience.
- [NTSB ANC91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA007.md): Piper PA-14 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1990 · N4290H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind, pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind, the soft runway, and lack of total experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC91LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA011.md): Robinson R22 · Woonsocket, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N666U · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the terrain to avoid getting the right skid caught in the grass, resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB MIA91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA010.md): American AA-5 · Cape Coral, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N5825L · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power, caused by mechanical failure of the number 3 cylinder engine exhaust valve, for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ATL91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA003.md): Grumman AA-5A · Lexington, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N7103L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish an approach profile which would have allowed him to make a safe landing on the runway. The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed throughout the approach. A factor to the accident was the collision with the railroad berm.
- [NTSB NYC91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA009.md): Cessna 172N · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1990 · N2233E · Destroyed
  > A carburetor fire due to an engine backfire. A factor relating to the accident was improper remedial action taken by the pilot to extinguish the engine fire.
- [NTSB LAX91DUM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91DUM01.md): Piper PA28-140 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 11, 1990 · N6147J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed. Contributing to the accident was an engine power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA003.md): Cessna 172 · Claremore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1990 · N46174 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of pilot in command to insure the aircraft contained enough fuel for the flight resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC90LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA166.md): Cessna 172M · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N6523H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgement due to consumption of alcohol, and his improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB FTW90LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA188.md): Robinson R22 · Albany, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1990 · N2550B · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation power loss due to the inadvertent movement of the fuel selector valve by the passenger.
- [NTSB ANC90LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA185.md): Piper PA-18 · Kotes Lakes, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1990 · N3897Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's encounter with turbulence while on final approach, and failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB ANC90FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA187.md): Piper PA-18A · Birchwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1990 · N9279D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to correctly analyze the wind and its effect on the airplane during the landing; thereby failing to maintain proper directional control.
- [NTSB BFO90LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA080.md): Cessna 172 · Maryville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1990 · N96839 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a hydraulic brake line which resulted in a loss of fluid, and an inoperative brake system during landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA183.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Coal Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N7580Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately remove snow from the airplane and his delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX90LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA334.md): Cessna 172M · Orovada, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N13686 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to initiate a go-around. His lack of recent experience in type of operation, (landings), and the inadvertent ground loop were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX90LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA333.md): Cessna 172 · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N6617D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the strong crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI90DEP11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEP11.md): Varga Kachina 2150A · Neenah, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N8422J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply, and his failure to refuel the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable, soft terrain encountered.
- [NTSB ANC90LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA186.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N2518A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate removal of snow and ice prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC90FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA223.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Livingston, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1990 · N3100P · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering for an ILS approach. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent instrument flight experience, low cloud ceilings and fog, and failure to follow IFR procedures.
- [NTSB MIA90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA183.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1990 · N7229F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to follow proper procedures.
- [NTSB LAX90LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA323.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1990 · N2894P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the student pilot's lack of experience performing landings.
- [NTSB SEA90FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA183.md): Cessna 172-P · Hood River, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1990 · N5332K · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's encountering spatial disorientation and his failure to maintain airspeed.

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

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41508&year=1990

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