# NTSB investigations, 1990: On ground/water encounter with terrain/water

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 LAX91LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA047.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8-24 · Poway, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1990 · N7113U · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point. Contributing factors which related to the basket's tipping over were the pilot's misjudging the wind direction and the wind's relative high speed.
- [NTSB DEN91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA009.md): Beech 95-C55 · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1990 · N2757T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL91LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA001.md): Cessna 172N · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1990 · N172SC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff attempt. Factors to the accident were the student's overall lack of flight experience, and the reported wind gust.
- [NTSB MIA91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA007.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Rolling Fork, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1990 · N8634C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain wingtip clearance with tall grass at the edge of the runway during the ground roll.
- [NTSB MIA90LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA185.md): Cessna A188B · Vicksburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N86405 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to avoid a mud hole on the runway during the ground roll to takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC90LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA165.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Blair Lakes, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1990 · N5504N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate lookout during the post-landing taxi. Contributing to the accident were the rough terrain, the pilot's lack of total experience, and his lack of familiarity with the geographic area.
- [NTSB ANC90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA162.md): De Havilland DHC-2 · Alagnak River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N24BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his selection of unsuitable terrain, and his delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA90LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA174.md): Pitts S1-S · Palm City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N10PP · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to initiate a go around in a timely manner, and the airplane landing gear dug into the soft sod and nosed over.
- [NTSB ANC90LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA157.md): Piper PA-32 · Kashvik Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N5206S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight preparation and planning. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA219.md): Grumman G-164B · Columbus, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N6745K · Substantial damage
  > Standing water on the approach end of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC90LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA137.md): Cessna T-207A · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N73835 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA90FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA149.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1990 · N9978D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgement in preflight planning when departing toward rising terrain. Contributing factors in this accident were his decision to attempt a climb-out with full flaps extended, and the minimal performance data available to him upon which he could…
- [NTSB CHI90DCD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DCD01.md): Finn A. Arnold Glassaire/SH-2 · Shenandoah, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 27, 1990 · N41FJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff ground run. A factor in the accident is the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of aircraft involved in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC90LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA172.md): Cessna C-152A · Yellowsprings, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1990 · N4870A · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control when the pilot stalled the airplane after prematurely becoming airborne. Contributing to the accident was a rough field and a hidden obstruction.
- [NTSB DEN90LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA157.md): Piper PA-36 · Clarkston, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N9980P · Substantial damage
  > Jammed ailerons resultant from the collision with crops.
- [NTSB DEN90LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA150.md): Cessna T 188C · Wray, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1990 · N2870J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment proper alignment during landing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA138.md): Cessna 150 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N6442G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. Contributing to the accident was the pilots decision to land in a field with insufficient space available.
- [NTSB SEA90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA109.md): Maule M-5 · Riverside, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N9058E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a landing site and his inadequate compensation for the wind condition. Factors related to the accident were: the tailwind and the ditch.
- [NTSB SEA90LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA103.md): Grumman G-164A · Tekoa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1990 · N29SK · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance between the airplane and tall grass adjacent to the gravel strip.
- [NTSB FTW90LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA117.md): Boeing E75 · Watonga, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N55292 · Substantial damage
  > Pic's failure to use all of the available runway. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB BFO90LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA051.md): Cessna 172P · Chesterfield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1990 · N51706 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain runway alignment.
- [NTSB ATL90IA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90IA123.md): Beech BE-18 · Anderson, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 25, 1990 · N52A · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance while taxiing to the ramp. A factor in the incident was a dark, unlighted ramp area.
- [NTSB NYC90LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA102.md): Cessna 152 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1990 · N6202Q · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI). Related to the accident was the cfi's lack of experience as an instructor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA161.md): Piper PA28-140 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1990 · N4343F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB BFO90LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA040.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Have De Grace, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N1086L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control, and used excessive braking trying to regain control.
- [NTSB MKC90LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA099.md): Grumman G-164B · Lockwood, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1990 · N6788K · Substantial damage
  > Touchdown point not attained and go-around not performed by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were a wet, grass runway.
- [NTSB LAX90FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA148.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10F · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1990 · N68056 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot failed to adhere to established landing procedures, maintain a stabilized approach, and allowed the airspeed to go below the predicted v.
- [NTSB MKC90LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA076.md): Grumman G-164B · Newport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1990 · N3630U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment, which resulted in an encounter with soft/wet (muddy) terrain and a subsequent nose over of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX90LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA122.md): Boeing 737-300 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N306AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper rotation during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX90LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA077.md): Cessna 182Q · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1990 · N759KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI90LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA088.md): Mitsubishi MU-300 · Gary, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1990 · N368PU · Substantial damage
  > Failure of snow removal personnel to recognize the potential hazard of the snow ridge on the runway and communicate this information to the control tower. Factors related to the accident were: the runway/terrain/light conditions, and failure of airport…
- [NTSB LAX90LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA100.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1990 · N222ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper handling of the airplane during taxi.
- [NTSB MKC90LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA055.md): Cessna 152 · Columbia, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1990 · N6377B · Substantial damage
  > Excessive taxi speed and inadequate visual outlook by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: dark night and the ditch.
- [NTSB LAX90LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA099.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1990 · N2134E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance between the aircraft wing tip and the snow bank. A factor in the accident was the snow berms alongside the runway.
- [NTSB DEN90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA046.md): Boeing 757-222 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1990 · N505UA · Substantial damage
  > Overrotation of the aircraft during takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the first officer's improper use of the flight manual, which resulted in his improper calculations of the rotation speed, and inadequate supervision concerning verification of…
- [NTSB ANC90LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA026.md): Cessna 207A · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1990 · N9720M · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate positioning of the temporary runway markers, snow covered runway/terrain conditions, partial whiteout condition, and the snow berms at the edges of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC90DFJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DFJ01.md): Steele Acrosport II · Penn Yan, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 3, 1990 · N896JC · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. His lack of experience & the snowbank were related factors.

## 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" = 320)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=320&year=1990

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