# NTSB investigations, 1990: Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical

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 LAX91LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA058.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 369D · Keanae, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1990 · N58240 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation caused by a loose fuel line 'b' nut, due to improper maintenance; and the failure of the pilot to correctly judge the landing flare during the autorotation.
- [NTSB NYC91LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA050.md): Cessna 210 · Warwick, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1990 · N9480T · Substantial damage
  > A power failure for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA038.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Marshfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1990 · N4347H · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the emergency landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI91DEX01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEX01.md): Cessna 210G · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 22, 1990 · N5819F · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane resulting in an engine power loss due to water and fuel contamination. A contributing factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB NYC91LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA016.md): Cessna 152 · West Nyack, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1990 · N36944 · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of carburetor heat control, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent emergency forced landing and collision with a fence. A factor to the accident was weather conditions suitable to formation of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB NYC91DHA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DHA01.md): James Cote Kolb Twinstar MK II · Gilbertsville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N2224N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft after an interuption of power.
- [NTSB DEN91DTM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91DTM01.md): Historical A-001 · Durango, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N839 · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to carburetor ice. A factor in the accident was the lack of carburetor heat equipment installed in the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA004.md): Robinson R22 B · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1990 · N224SW · Substantial damage
  > Failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB MIA91LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA002.md): Cessna 152 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1990 · N66945 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA90FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA191.md): Erco 415 · Titusville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1990 · N93410 · Substantial damage
  > Was partial loss of engine power due to foreign object obstruction of the inlet of the carburetor.
- [NTSB SEA90LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA190.md): Cessna 177 · Christmas Valle, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1990 · N29614 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to maintain alignment during landing ground roll. Factors in the accident were the contaminated fuel and the soft terrain on the landing surface.
- [NTSB SEA90LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA176.md): Cessna 182 · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N5146D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to correct the position of the fuel tank selector, causing erratic engine operation and loss of power.
- [NTSB ANC90LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA170.md): Bell 206B · Kokhanok, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N385EH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the compressor end of the air compressor scroll to tee tube assembly causing the engine to spool down. The forced landing in eneven, unprepared, and lightly forested terrain were factors.
- [NTSB LAX90LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA306.md): Ryan Navion · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N4220K · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation caused by blockage of fuel inlet screen by piece of improperly installed fuel hose.
- [NTSB CHI90LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA226.md): Piper PA-25-150 · Minden, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N6358Z · Destroyed
  > A stall encountered because of aircraft control not maintained by the PIC. Factors were a partial powerplant failure due to carburetor icing conditions, carburetor heat not used by the PIC, and load jettison not performed by the PIC.
- [NTSB CHI90DTG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DTG05.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Sykeston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N4471Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA276.md): Cessna TR182 · San Anderas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N5313S · Substantial damage
  > The accumulation of carburetor ice resulting from the failure of the student pilot to apply carburetor heat during the power off gliding descent.
- [NTSB FTW90DPJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPJ10.md): Homebuilt Midget Mustang M1 · Bristow, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N40PW · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation induced power loss, a compromised fuel vent system, and improper installation of the plumbing in the fuel vent system.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG05.md): WSK PZL Mielec M18A · Hunter, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1990 · N8154V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued operation with a known malfunctioning engine.
- [NTSB LAX90LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA267.md): Cessna 150J · Jamul, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N446VK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat.
- [NTSB FTW90LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA147.md): Cessna 152 · Lytle, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N5278H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to adequately manage the onboard fuel supply.
- [NTSB LAX90LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA256.md): Cessna 150 · Santa Catalina, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1990 · N1398Q · Destroyed
  > The engine failure due to carburetor ice and the pilots improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB MIA90LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA151.md): Cessna 210 · Naples, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N7406E · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the fuel system resulting in the loss of power due to internal contamination of the engine driven fuel pump.
- [NTSB FTW90LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA139.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Denton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N39870 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failures to properly in stall a oil line which resulted in a complete loss of engine power after the oil supply was exhausted.
- [NTSB CHI90DER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DER01.md): Piper PA-28-140 · New Richmond, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N5330F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the gascolator drain being left open.
- [NTSB FTW90LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA130.md): Boeing A75N1 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1990 · N66302 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain adequate speed. Contributing to the accident was the momentary power loss.
- [NTSB MIA90FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA145.md): Piper PA-31 · Panama City, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N18PA · Destroyed
  > A loss of power on both engines during takeoff as a result of inadequate maintenance. In addition, the pilot failed to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD12.md): Grumman G-164A · Bastrop, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 10, 1990 · N6572 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper engine procedures during ground operations and prior to takeoff which resulted in fouled spark plugs.
- [NTSB MKC90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA121.md): Aeronca 7AC · Deer River, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N83555 · Destroyed
  > Airspeed not maintained and stall/spin encountered by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX90LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA199.md): Robinson R-22B · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1990 · N649MB · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's failure to follow the aircraft manufacturer's checklist by neglecting to apply full carburetor heat at low power settings.
- [NTSB ATL90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA121.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Pineora, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N3261H · Substantial damage
  > Control interference by the passenger when the throttle was retarded and the pilot's failure to intervene because of his diverted attention.
- [NTSB SEA90LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA087.md): Cessna 140 · Washougal, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1990 · N72592 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which allowed water to remain in the fuel system. Collision with a tree was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB ANC90LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA074.md): Cessna 150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N66425 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to use carburetor heat during a simulated engine failure. The rough terrain and weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MIA90LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA124.md): Cessna 150G · Marianna, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N6348S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in the application of carburetor heat. The carburetor icing condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC90LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA068.md): Artic Interstate S1B1 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1990 · N73AR · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination which precluded the engine from developing the necessary power to clear the mountain ridge.
- [NTSB LAX90LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA165.md): Mooney M20 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1990 · N300MD · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination introduced into the airplane fuel system when the airplane was washed. Contributing to the accident was an 18 knot tailwind during landing roll which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway.
- [NTSB MKC90LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA100.md): Piper PA-28-151 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1990 · N3986X · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance and proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB SEA90LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA070.md): Grumman AA-5 · Port Orchard, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1990 · N7127L · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance, and the installation of an improper carburetor. A factor related to the accident was the presence of trees and stumps in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB ATL90LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA094.md): Grumman AA-5B · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1990 · N74651 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged approach which resulted in a long, fast landing and subsequent overrun of the departure threshold. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to lower the flaps and establish a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB ANC90FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA046.md): Cessna 150 · Birchwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1990 · N61272 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, unfavorable wind, and the snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB BFO90LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Grafton, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1990 · N65538 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, when operating at reduced power in conditions which were conducive to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB NYC90LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA071.md): Cessna 177RG · Harford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1990 · N45371 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of braking action which allowed the aircraft to run into trees after the pilot made a precautionary landing due to a rough running engine of undetermined cause.
- [NTSB LAX90LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA095.md): Bell 47B3 · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1990 · N11HU · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat when warrented by conditions.
- [NTSB MIA90IA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90IA070.md): Boeing 727-225A · Sarasota, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1990 · N8889Z · Minor damage
  > Improper servicing of the forward lavatory by contract service personnel.
- [NTSB ATL90FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA055.md): American AA-1 · Cherokee, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1990 · N5755L · Destroyed
  > Carburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane after the engine lost power. The weather (carburetor icing) condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW90LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA057.md): Cessna 172M · Goliad, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1990 · N9892Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to identify and correct for carburetor icing conditions which existed at the time of the accident and precipitated the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB MIA90LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA051.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1990 · N666HB · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the owner/operator to obtain proper maintenance and inspection of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: operation of the aircraft by the pilot without a current annual inspection (known deficiency), an oil leak in the left engine…
- [NTSB FTW90LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA050.md): Cessna 152 · Glencoe, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1990 · N5414P · Substantial damage
  > The power loss due to carburetor ice, which resulted from the pilot's failure to engage carburetor heat in a timely manner. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.

## 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" = 354)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=354&year=1990

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