# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CHI90DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE04.md): Cessna 172RG · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 18, 1989 · N9562B · Substantial damage
  > Dual student's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and remedial action not attained by the CFI. A factor related to the accident was: a snow bank adjacent the runway.
- [NTSB SEA90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA013.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1989 · N8470W · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination and the pilots lack of peflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA012.md): McCulloch J-2 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1989 · N4379G · Substantial damage
  > Delayed remedial action by the flight instructor and failure of the student to relinguish control. Factors include inadequate airspeed and an excessive descent rate.
- [NTSB BFO90LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA005.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Churchville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N7871S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining adequate clearance from the wind sock during an aborted landing. A contributing factor was the presence of another aircraft.
- [NTSB MKC90LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA011.md): Cessna 172Q · Hiwasse, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1989 · N96299 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly plan the flight and insure that there was sufficient fuel to complete the flight. The pilot also failed to monitor the fuel level during the flight.
- [NTSB SEA90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA006.md): Piper PA28-180 · Homedale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N6651J · Substantial damage
  > Inaccurate preflight planning and fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, and the pilot becoming lost or disoriented which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI89LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA194.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mt. Horeb, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1989 · N44502 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper procedures for breaking-in new brakes and the excessive touchdown speed. Contributing factors were the worn brakes.
- [NTSB LAX89LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA320.md): Air & Space 18A · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1989 · N6101S · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the instructor pilot (CFI), which resulted in a loss of control as the gyroplane went into ground resonance.
- [NTSB MIA89LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA244.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1989 · N7946P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the private pilot (dual student) to assure the fuel selector was positioned to the proper tank, which resulted in fuel starvation; and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI). The trees were a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN89FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA208.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Grantsville, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1989 · N7835P · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, by entering a box canyon with insufficient altitude to assure a safe exit. Contributing factors were: box canyon, rising terrain, and high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX89LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA300.md): Beech C23 · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N24580 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from the power line, while maneuvering at low altitude. The power line was a related factor.
- [NTSB BFO89LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA070.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Clendenin, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1989 · N7597W · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The weather conditions, the pilot's delay in diverting to an alternate airport, and the light pole were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX89LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA267.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Terminal Island, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1989 · N28565 · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of an exhaust valve due to excessive wear of the respective valve guide. Factors related to the accident were: the fence & cars in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MKC89LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA173.md): Mooney M20C · Fouke, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1989 · N6249U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion, at night. The ensuing forced landing resulted in a collision with a fencepost, ground swerve, and collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX89LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA252.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N7341W · Substantial damage
  > Continued buildup of carburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and his improper use of emergency procedures. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, the pilot's lack of recent flight experience, and trees in…
- [NTSB CHI89LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA152.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Watertown, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1989 · N3954R · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and his misjudgement of distance and speed during the landing, which resulted in failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Contributing factors were: the weather conditions, the pilot's continued flight into…
- [NTSB NYC89LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA175.md): Cessna 170B · Bricktown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1989 · N8388A · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined. The terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB MKC89FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA165.md): Beech C23 · Neligh, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N66295 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed after intiating a steep climbing maneuver from low altitude. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of total flying experience and lack of sufficient altitude.
- [NTSB ATL89IA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89IA180.md): Mooney M20C · Marietta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1989 · N1379W · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC89LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA168.md): Mooney M20C · Stormville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N6872N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN89LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA148.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1989 · N4137Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent groundloop/swerve. A factor related to the accident was: the adverse wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA89FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA117.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1989 · N43708 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and preparation for the flight which resulted in inadequate airspeed and an inadvertent stall while attempting to clear trees off the end of the runway. Contributing factors were: the high density altitude, gusty crosswind,…
- [NTSB CHI89FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA117.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Delphi, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1989 · N30BS · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision of the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel, and his failure to maintain flying speed during a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB DEN89LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA142.md): Piper PA28-180 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N8419W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student to properly plan the flt resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI89FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA114.md): Mcculloch J-2 · Oxford, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1989 · N4354G · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot operator to replace the main rotor thrust bearing. The expired service life of the main rotor thrust bearing is a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB DEN89FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA127.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Wilmington, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N8213W · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to assure an adequate fuel supply and his failure to refuel en route.
- [NTSB NYC89LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA137.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Oneonta, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N6470J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost control of the aircraft while landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI89LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA099.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Crandon, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N4734L · Substantial damage
  > Improper inflight planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in loss of control & subsequent wingtip collision with the ground during the landing. The crosswind and turbulence were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ATL89LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA152.md): Cessna 177 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · N13630 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing after a bounced landing. Contributing factors were: improper flare by the pilot and the transmissions lines.
- [NTSB MKC89LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA113.md): American AA5-B · Valentine, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1989 · N45278 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delayed initiating a go-around after not attaining a proper touchdown point during the approach to land. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and the trees off the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX89FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA211.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dinsmore, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1989 · N4527F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain weather information, his overconfidence in his…
- [NTSB NYC89FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA129.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2 · Herkimer, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1989 · N2113U · Destroyed
  > A forced landing in unsuitable terrain due to an internal engine failure. The engine failure sequence was initiated by a failed oil pressure relief spring which had failed in fatigue due to improper plating of the spring. The spring failure caused oil…
- [NTSB ATL89LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA134.md): Maule MX-7-180 · Millersburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1989 · N6129C · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to compensate for the gusty wind conditions during landing.
- [NTSB CHI89TL#02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89TL%2302.md): Bellanca Bgcbc · Shell Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Apr 17, 1989 · N7775S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL89LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA126.md): Grumman AA-5B · Siler City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1989 · N28990 · Substantial damage
  > Improper engine overhaul procedures which resulted in the catastrophic failure of the engine crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable forced landing area.
- [NTSB ATL89LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA124.md): Cessna 172RG · Miamisburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1989 · N9688B · Substantial damage
  > Intermittant grounding of an electrical wire to the nose landing gear. The chafed wire resulted in the opening of the landing gear motor circuit breaker preventing full extension of the left main landing gear. A secondary failure of the throttle warning…
- [NTSB MKC89LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA084.md): Cessna 177 · Fort Dodge, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1989 · N35053 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for existing wind conditions, to flare properly, and to recover properly from a bounced landing. The gusty x-wind conditions contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX89DUJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUJ05.md): Warwick Thorp T-18 · Aguila, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 22, 1989 · N9675Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway. Factors related to the accident were: uneven runway & the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC89LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA087.md): Cessna 172RG · Durhamville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1989 · N9530B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear before landing after allowing his attention to be diverted.
- [NTSB FTW89LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA050.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Seminole, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1989 · N5258L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in updating his weather and diverting to an alternate destination, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from lack of fuel. Contributing factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation at the en route stop, the weather…
- [NTSB DEN89LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA072.md): Cessna 172RG · Mayville, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1989 · N9459D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after touchdown on an icy runway. Contributing to the accident was improper alignment with the runway for touchdown.
- [NTSB MIA89LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA077.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1989 · N2124H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the instructor to maintain the proper airspeed during a simulated engine failure on initial climb. The instructor, after taking control of the aircraft, also failed to properly flare the aircraft resulting in a hard landing during which the…
- [NTSB LAX89LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA101.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1989 · N985BY · Destroyed
  > Fire in the engine compartment area for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MKC89LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA058.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1989 · N47431 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from an exhaust valve failure. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX89LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA094.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1989 · N8162W · Substantial damage
  > Delayed retraction of flaps and the inadvertent application of left rudder due to diversion of attention resulting in the airplane's departure from the runway. A contributing factor was the inexperience of the student pilot.
- [NTSB DEN89LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA066.md): Cessna 172RG · Larimore, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1989 · N9439B · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the student pilot to attain a proper touchdown point, his delay in configuring the aircraft & executing the go-around, icy/snowy runway conditions, and the…
- [NTSB NYC89LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA067.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Turners Falls, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1989 · N1057X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during landing roll due to ice on the runway, and collision with a snow bank off the runway which sheared the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI89LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA045.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1989 · N3331R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight preparation by the pilot, which resulted in inadvertent flight in icing conditions and rapid accumulation of airframe ice, and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to flare during the landing. Factors related to the…
- [NTSB LAX89FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA078.md): Piper PA-28-180 · San Bernardino, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1989 · N5157L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight after encountering instrument meteorological conditions while attempting to transit through a mountain pass. Contributing factors was: the pilot's self-induced pressure knowing that a co-worker was probably waiting…

## 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 ('41514'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41514&year=1989

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