# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172P, 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB BFO91LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA016.md): Cessna 172P · Axton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1990 · N55276 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with an obstacle. Contributing was an unmarked powerline and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographical area.
- [NTSB MIA91LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA027.md): Cessna 172P · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1990 · N51101 · Destroyed
  > Delay of the pilot to obtain assistance and, as a result, he ditched the airplane near a boat due to a low fuel supply.
- [NTSB CHI91DEP02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEP02.md): Cessna 172P · Hayward, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 9, 1990 · N64406 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's intentional flight into known adverse weather.
- [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 CHI91GA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91GA014.md): Cessna 172P · Williamsburg, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N99862 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's abrupt pull-up to avoid an obstacle. Contributing was the pilot-in-command's diverted attention to activities on the ground.
- [NTSB NYC91FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA001.md): Cessna 172P · Gorham, NH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1990 · N98438 · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain proper altitude while flying over mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, mountainous terrain, and pilot fatigue.
- [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 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.
- [NTSB LAX90LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA314.md): Cessna 172P · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N51362 · Substantial damage
  > A disconnect of the throttle control.
- [NTSB SEA90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA173.md): Cessna 172P · Granite Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N65857 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's use of excessive flaps for takeoff resulting in loss of climb performance.
- [NTSB LAX90FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA292.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1990 · N3054N · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The inadequate visual outlook of the pilots of the Cessna 172P and their failure to see and avoid the Piper pa- 28RT-201. Contributing to the accident was the azimuth and angle of the sun which was in a position at the time of the accident to impair the scan…
- [NTSB ATL90LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA159.md): Cessna 172 · Ridge Spring, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1990 · N66068 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the maintenance facility/owner to follow standard preventive maintenance procedures. A factor was the pilot's failure to extend the flaps during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA287.md): Cessna 172P · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N9551L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to accurately interpret the wind sock, and his inadvertent attempt to perform a downwind landing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA273.md): Cessna 172P · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1990 · N51872 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent encounter with high velocity winds.
- [NTSB LAX90LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA216.md): Cessna 172P · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N216PB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain direction control. Factors in the accident were the pilot in command's premature rotation during the takeoff and the failure to take the necessary remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV05.md): Cessna 172P · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N64085 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to go around when crosswinds upset aircraft alignment with the runway in the flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attempt to land in crosswinds which exceeded the maximum for which the model has been demonstrated capable.
- [NTSB MIA90LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA129.md): Cessna 172P · Plymouth, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N66026 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind and the pilot's lack of total flying expereince.
- [NTSB CHI90LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA122.md): Cessna 172P · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1990 · N54093 · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA119.md): Cessna 172P · Lambertville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1990 · N62032 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB ATL90FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA095.md): Embraer EMB-120 · Gadsden, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1990 · N217AS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid oncoming traffic. A factor related to the accident was: the sun's glare, which restricted the vision of the Cessna 172 pilot.
- [NTSB CHI90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA109.md): Cessna 172P · Savanna, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1990 · N89594 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The strong/gusty crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN90LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA090.md): Cessna 172 · Ogallala, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1990 · N64739 · Substantial damage
  > The misjudged landing flare. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB NYC90LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA080.md): Cessna CE-172P · Hollidaysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1990 · N62274 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot factor in that he failed to ensure there was sufficient fuel on board to complete the flight. This resulted in an engine failure & subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA90GA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90GA088.md): Cessna 172P · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 12, 1990 · N9899L · Destroyed
  > Pilots failure to maintain airspeed (vs), which resulted in an inflight loss of control (stall/spin), and in flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA90LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA069.md): Cessna 172P · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1990 · N98673 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after the right main gear contacted a tie down hole, which resulted in a collision with the hangar.
- [NTSB NYC90LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA069.md): Cessna 172P · Sunapee Lake, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1990 · N65057 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude above the lake, which resulted in unplanned contact with its frozen surface.
- [NTSB MKC90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA043.md): Cessna 172 · St Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1990 · N97984 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual outlook by the pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from the light pole. The location of the pole was considered to be a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA063.md): Cessna 172 · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1990 · N98923 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The wet condition of the grass runway was a related factor.

## 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.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072436'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072436&year=1990

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