# NTSB investigations, 1990: On ground/water collision with object

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 NYC91LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA052.md): Beech 35-C33 · Concord, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1990 · N8696Q · Substantial damage
  > The improper starting procedure used by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC91LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA016.md): Beech BE-77 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N3809Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly perform the aircraft preflight resulting in a collision with a tow bar during initial taxi.
- [NTSB NYC91LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA043.md): Cessna 210L · New Haven, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1990 · N5280V · Destroyed
  > The failure of the vehicle driver to adequately monitor the radio/traffic pattern. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the aircraft's loss of electrical power after activating the runway lights and entering the pattern, and the lack of visual…
- [NTSB DCA91MA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA91MA010.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-14 · Romulus, MI · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 3, 1990 · N3313L · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Lack of proper crew coordn, including virtual reversal of roles by the DC-9 plts, which led to their failure to stop taxiing & alert gnd ctlr of their positional uncertainty in a timely manner bfr & after intruding onto the active rwy. Contribuing to cause of…
- [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 CHI91FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA032.md): Gates Learjet 25B · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1990 · N5LL · Substantial damage
  > The driver's inadequate visual lookout. A factor in the accident was the company's configuring the truck with mirrors which obstruct forward visibility.
- [NTSB LAX91LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA046.md): Cessna T303A · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1990 · N2290C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging the distance between the airplane and hangar.
- [NTSB BFO91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA010.md): Aeronca L3B · Farmville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1990 · N1336J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly secure the aircraft while starting the engine by hand proping.
- [NTSB CHI91LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA019.md): Cessna 150 · La Crosse, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1990 · N7641G · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual outlook by the PIC.
- [NTSB NYC91LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA021.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1990 · N972VJ · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure by pilots of the other aircraft to see and alter taxi path to avoid the standing aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL91LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Centerville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1990 · N67448 · Substantial damage
  > The propable cause of the accident was the runway incursion by the deer during the pilot's takeoff roll.
- [NTSB SEA91LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA008.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Princeton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1990 · N2111L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles at the side of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX91LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA018.md): Cessna 150H · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1990 · N22863 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between his aircraft and a hanger while taxiing. The failure of airport maintenance personnel to maintain taxiway markings was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB BFO91LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA005.md): Cessna C152 · Bridgeport, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1990 · N757RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to avoid a collision with deer which had moved onto the runway during their takeoff roll. The dark night contributed to the accident by limiting the pilots' visual outlook.
- [NTSB LAX91LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA014.md): Cessna 150E · S. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1990 · N6203R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance was available when he attempted to taxi pass a parked vehicle.
- [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 LAX91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA024.md): Cessna 152 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1990 · N24815 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots of both aircraft to see and avoid the other.
- [NTSB LAX91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA004.md): Mooney M20K · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1990 · N252YD · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's ground collision with an unauthorized person who was located on the active runway. A contributing factor was related to the nighttime (light) condition which limited the pilot's ability to see the person prior to the impact.
- [NTSB CHI90LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA274.md): Burkhart Grob 109A · Waukesha, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1990 · N912G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance and visual lookout for the moving tractor.
- [NTSB SEA90LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA194.md): Roger A Hansen KR-2M · Shaniko, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N200RH · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a road sign during landing ground roll. A factor in the accident was the failure of the engine exhaust system which resulted in high engine oil temperature.
- [NTSB BFO90LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA078.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Bealeton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N9279 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a vigilent watch for other aircraft operating on the uncontrolled airport. The uneven terrain on the airport restricted visibility and contributed to the accident. Another contributing factor was the improper signals given by…
- [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 DEN90LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA186.md): Beech D17S · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1990 · N16M · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and inadequate visual lookout by the vehicle driver, which resulted in their failure to assure clearance between the vehicle and aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: sunglare and the pilot's restricted view…
- [NTSB NYC90LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA214.md): Cessna 120 · Southbridge, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N89697 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improper starting procedures.
- [NTSB LAX90LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA308.md): Cessna 182P · Fernley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N1936M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's final approach airspeed was excessive.
- [NTSB NYC90LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA202.md): Waco DSO · Keene, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N613N · Destroyed
  > Aborted takeoff with insufficient room available to stop. The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX90DVG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVG18.md): Glaser-Dirks D6-100G · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N132S · Substantial damage
  > The unauthorized entry onto the runway by a vehicle operator.
- [NTSB SEA90LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA170.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N965CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failue to maintain adequate clearance from an object near the runway.
- [NTSB NYC90LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA204.md): Piper 28R · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N2646Q · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N8564F to insure the runway was clear prior to crossing.
- [NTSB FTW90LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA158.md): Cessna 172M · Broken Arrow, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N73571 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC90LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA148.md): Stinson 108 · Cold Foot, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1990 · N9462K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain flying speed.
- [NTSB LAX90LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA282.md): Burkhart Grob G-103 · Liano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N4426B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inflight decision was improper. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure.
- [NTSB MIA90LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA161.md): Beech 36 · Ellenton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1990 · N7546N · Substantial damage
  > The improper takeoff procedure by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA90LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA132.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1990 · N6686L · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a submerged object.
- [NTSB NYC90LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA154.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Washington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1990 · N35551 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while taxiing, and his visual lookout was inadequate.
- [NTSB NYC90LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA148.md): Cessna 150 · Montour Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1990 · N10267 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's decision to attempt takeoff at night from an inimproved field which resulted in collision with a vehicle.
- [NTSB LAX90LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA243.md): Beech 95-C55 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N5852J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to detect an incorrect rudder trim adjustment, his failure to follow the prescribed pre-takeoff instructions that call for the trim to be adjusted. The collision with the fence and the incorrect rudder trim adjustment were factors in the…
- [NTSB LAX90LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA255.md): Piper PA28-236 · S. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N8442A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the aircraft and an obstruction along his ground taxi route. Obstructions along the route and a fence constructed near the ramp are factors in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC90LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA107.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Eielson Afb, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N8927 · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's failure to take timely action when the dual student did not attain a proper touch down point.
- [NTSB FTW90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA121.md): Cessna 140 · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1990 · N76728 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in a failure of each pilot to see-and-avoid the other aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the ryan ST-3KR pilot to make traffic advizories while entering the…
- [NTSB LAX90LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA254.md): Cessna T207A · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N73204 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of clearance from a parked aircraft while taxiing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA132.md): Boeing 747-230 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · IDEMC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Boeing 747 captain misjudged clearance between his aircraft and the fokker f.28. A factor related to the accident was: self-induced pressure of the Boeing 747 captain.
- [NTSB BFO90LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA056.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chester, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N8167R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misidentification of a road for the runway. Factors were sunglare and the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airport, and inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA90LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA119.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Hawthorne, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1990 · N90DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA134.md): Cessna A185F · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1990 · N8389Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot receiving instruction to choose suitable terrain for the landing. Contributing to the accident was the cfi's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB SEA90LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA089.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1990 · N1018H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not adequately compensate for the cross wind conditions while taxiing and failed to maintain clearance between the airplane and a tree on the shoreline. The crosswind was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI90LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA129.md): Cecil, Richard C. Starduster II · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1990 · N85RC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's inadequate visual lookout during ground taxi operations.
- [NTSB DEN90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA110.md): Cessna 205 · Bluff, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N4807U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly select and survey his landing site.
- [NTSB ANC90LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA089.md): Cessna C-150M · Chakachamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1990 · N9477U · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to properly survey the landing area and ensure the appropriate width for his airplane.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1990&occurrence=310&page=2

## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 310)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=310&year=1990

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