# NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 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 CHI90LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA053.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Jenison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1989 · N1294T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach. A contributing factor was the icing condition that existed at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB NYC90LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA031.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Simsbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1989 · N2823T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of airspeed and distance during landing resulting in an overshoot and swerve off the runway. The dusk light conditions, snow, and frozen terrain were contributing factors to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX90LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA032.md): Mooney 201 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1989 · N201VW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent collision with an object during a touch and go landing in visual meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB NYC90FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA030.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · New Castle, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1989 · N55399 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain proper altitude and alignment with the ILS during the ILS approach and failed to perform the missed approach.
- [NTSB MIA90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA016.md): Lake LA-4 · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1989 · N1212L · Substantial damage
  > Binding and subsequent failure of the #1 exhaust valve. A factor related to the accident was: the soft/wet (swampy) terrain condition in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MIA90FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA014.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Athens, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1989 · N5005S · Destroyed
  > Loss of control of the airplane in instrument flight conditions due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an inadvertent descending spiral. Lack of total experience in the type of operation (actual instrument conditions) was considered to be a…
- [NTSB CHI89LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA190.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N9816C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly compensate for the high sink rate that developed on final approach to land. Factors related to the accident were: the downdraft and the student pilot's failure to maintain a proper rate of descent on final approach.
- [NTSB SEA89LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA166.md): Consolidated Aeronautics LAKE-LA-4-200 · Klawock, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1989 · N2582P · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged the aircraft height above water while attempting to land on a lake. A contributing factor was the smooth, glassy water surface conditions on the lake.
- [NTSB NYC89LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA213.md): Enstrom F28A · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1989 · N203Q · Substantial damage
  > Failue of pilot to maintain control of the helicopter when a passenger inadvertently pushed the cyclic control. The fence (near the helipad) was considered to be a factor.
- [NTSB MIA89LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA239.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1989 · N1072L · Substantial damage
  > Retraction of the right main landing gear for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB LAX89WA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89WA293.md): Beech BE-24 · Mexicali, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 27, 1989 · N5039M · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW89LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA149.md): Mooney M20F · Davis, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1989 · N6814V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintian directional control and properly flare the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CHI89LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA169.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1989 · N16LL · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision of the flight by the pilot-in-command (CFI) which resulted in loss of directional control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were: lack of recent experience in the type of operation by the CFI, lack of total experience by the student…
- [NTSB NYC89LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA182.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Mattituck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1989 · N1707H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of right braking action due to a hydraulic leak.
- [NTSB MIA89FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA210.md): Beech A24R · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1989 · N24586 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the propeller hub due to previous damage, which resulted in subsequent fatigue failure of the hub; and failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Inadequate maintenance/inspection…
- [NTSB MIA89LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA209.md): Piper PA-34 · Ackerman, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1989 · N711DL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway and his improper inflight planning/decision which resulted in a situation from which he could neither go-around nor stop on the remaining runway. The thunderstorms, inoperative (disrepaired) wind sock, and rough…
- [NTSB ATL89FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA190.md): Mooney M20J · Suches, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1989 · N205AG · Destroyed
  > The pilot elected to continue flight to the intended destination disregarding the recommendations of the in flight weather briefer. Contributing factor(s) was: the adverse weather conditions that existed at the time.
- [NTSB CHI89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA125.md): Aerofab Lake LA 4-200 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N65717 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with unsuitable terrain (rough water) and his inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC89LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA154.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Middletown, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N5029S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both magnetos shortly after takeoff..
- [NTSB FTW89LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA123.md): Piper PA-28R · Port Aransas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N15250 · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the taxiway, which was inadequately maintained.
- [NTSB SEA89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA125.md): Maule M4-210 · Lopez, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1989 · N4744T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI89FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA109.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Saint Charles, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1989 · N5242T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the mechanic to properly inspect the alternate air door during annual inspection. This failure led to air starvation, loss of power, and a forced landing by the pilot onto rough terrain.
- [NTSB SEA89LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA097.md): Aero Commander 112 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N1068J · Substantial damage
  > Poor judgement of the pilot by flying, while impaired from consumption of alcohol, and his delay in initiating a go-around when the aircraft drifted to the right of the runway. Related factors were: light conditions at dusk, unfavorable winds, and failure of…
- [NTSB DEN89LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA129.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N9421N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly evaluate the existing weather conditions and the subsequent takeoff into adverse conditions which degraded the airplane's climb capability. The pilot performed an intentional gear up landing.
- [NTSB LAX89LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA175.md): Mooney M20E · Julian, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1989 · N9276V · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the loose gravel runway and the fence which the airplane was unable to clear.
- [NTSB ATL89FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA131.md): Mooney M20F · Lynch, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N9252V · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, terrain, and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.
- [NTSB MKC89LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA088.md): Mooney M20E · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1989 · N9424V · Substantial damage
  > Fuel tank selector improperly positioned, emergency procedure improperly performed by the pilot, and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX89FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA133.md): Mooney M20F · San Andreas, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1989 · N9379M · Destroyed
  > Interruption of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failue of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. A factor related to the accident was: lack of altitude to recover from the stall/spin.
- [NTSB ATL89LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA115.md): Beech B24R · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1989 · N283G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to clear the trees after the in-flight collision with an undetermined object. He allowed the altitude to decrease to the point of colliding with trees before initiating remedial action to maintain flight and land the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA89LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA198.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1989 · N1032U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid obstructions as he taxied from the ramp area. Contributing to the accident was the dark light conditions which degraded the pilot's visual perception.
- [NTSB MIA89FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA093.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Inverness, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1989 · N43330 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the propeller governor oil line due to fatigue which was caused by bending damage to the line and the failure of mechanics to install support clamps on the line which caused the fatigue to propagate at a faster rate.
- [NTSB SEA89LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA043.md): Gulfstream 112TCA · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1989 · N4639W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane and the cfi's inadequate supervision of the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX89FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA095.md): Mooney M20F · Truckee, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1989 · N3274F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly with a known deficiency of the aircraft, the worn fuel injector with an interior leak, which resulted in loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.

## 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 ('41515'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41515&year=1989

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