# NTSB investigations, 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB NYC90LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA228.md): Piper PA-12 · Franconia, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N2770M · Substantial damage
  > The landing of the airplane in unsuitable terrain, due to the mechanical failure of the engine center muffler baffle, which blocked the exhaust flow, resulting in a loss of power.
- [NTSB NYC90FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA227.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Eliot, ME · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N8664P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the over weight condition, upsloping runway, premature rotation, and the pilot's lack of experience in type aircraft and general aviation operations.
- [NTSB LAX90DXQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DXQ05.md): Glaser-Dirks DG 400/17 · Truckee, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N567DA · Substantial damage
  > The uncommanded deployment of the right spoiler system due to the absence of a spring pin not fitted to the quick disconnect as recommended which resulted in the pilot losing control of the glider during a critical phase of flight.
- [NTSB CHI90LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA271.md): Cessna 152 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N89038 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command attempting to force the airplane onto the runway.
- [NTSB CHI90GA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90GA273.md): Piper PA-3O · Cape Girardeau, MO · Incident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N752CF · Minor damage
  > Excessive play in the landing gear extension linkage. A factor in the incident was unreliability of the gear indicating system.
- [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 BFO90FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA077.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Middle River, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N6082P · Destroyed
  > The pilot delayed his recovery from an intentional spin manuever until there was insufficient altitude to recover.
- [NTSB ATL90LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA178.md): Cessna 150J · Albemarle, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N5BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's not obtaining an adequate fuel supply for his planned flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA184.md): De Havilland DHC-3 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N5322G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff roll, and failure of not attaining airspeed on takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA183.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Coal Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N7580Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately remove snow from the airplane and his delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA90LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA195.md): Piper PA18-150 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N3189Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC90LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA224.md): Rockwell 690B · North Castle, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N81628 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper aircraft preflight (fuel cap not properly secured) which resulted in fuel siphoning and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC90FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA226.md): Beech 95-B55 · Smithfield, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N9UP · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain aircraft control while conducting training maneuvers at an altitude that precluded a safe recovery.
- [NTSB NYC90FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA225.md): Piper PA-30 · Berlin, VT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · CFSKO · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and…
- [NTSB MIA90LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA186.md): Cessna 421B · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N41JT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to initiate a go-around due to being high on final approach and as a result, failure to attain the correct point of touchdown and his excessive application of brakes which resulted in failure of the right main tire and loss of…
- [NTSB LAX90LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA334.md): Cessna 172M · Orovada, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N13686 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to initiate a go-around. His lack of recent experience in type of operation, (landings), and the inadvertent ground loop were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX90LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA333.md): Cessna 172 · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N6617D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the strong crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX90DUQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUQ03.md): Schleicher ASW-12 · California City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N6135 · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of control due to a disconnected elevator control surface and an improper preflight inspection of the flight controls by the glider pilot.
- [NTSB FTW90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA184.md): Piper J-3 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N67631 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN90FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA192.md): Cessna 182P · Marble, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N9643G · Destroyed
  > Failure of the private pilot (student pilot) to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed above mountainous terrain, and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI) and her delay in taking remedial action. Factors related to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB CHI90LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA270.md): Beech F-33A · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N6368B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a proper glide path, resulting in contact with trees short of the intended runway.
- [NTSB CHI90LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA269.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N24296 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the accident airplane to maintain sufficient speed for flight. The pilots lack of total experience and the crosswinds that were present during the approach and the attempted go-around are contributing factors to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI90DEP11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEP11.md): Varga Kachina 2150A · Neenah, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N8422J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply, and his failure to refuel the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable, soft terrain encountered.
- [NTSB ATL90LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA176.md): Cessna 150 · Brookley, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N22909 · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion. Factors include improper planning/decision by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB ATL90LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA175.md): Piper PA-18 · Midfield, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N5429H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate assessment of deteriorating weather conditions and his resultant flight into areas of low clouds. The safety board believes that the pilot's overall lack of experience was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL90LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA174.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Palmetto, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N44678 · Substantial damage
  > The number two cylinder exhaust valve sticking in the closed position, which resulted in a partial power loss during the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper preflight inspection, in that he did not correctly analyze the engine problem…
- [NTSB ATL90IA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90IA177.md): Fairchild SA 227 · Morrisville, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N619AV · No damage
  > The fatigue failure of the rudder trim control rod end.
- [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 SEA90LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA193.md): Cessna 170 · Havre, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N4289V · Substantial damage
  > The selection of the wrong runway by the owner/student pilot and his failure to compensate for the wind during landing 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 LAX90LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA341.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Cloverdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N700TV · Substantial damage
  > The improper procedure employed by the student pilot. Contributing to the accident was failure of the CFI to adequately guard the flight controls to apply timely corrective actions.
- [NTSB LAX90LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA328.md): Cessna 152 · Hayward, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N46326 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane's main landing gear bolt/nut plate attachment assembly. Contributing factors related to the improper installation (threading) of the gear bolt/nut assembly.
- [NTSB LAX90LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA327.md): Cessna 150L · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N10797 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors related to the pilot's improper preflight preparation, and his lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX90FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA331.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N3558 · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain proper altitude during the approach to land. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather conditions, and failure of…
- [NTSB FTW90GA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90GA185.md): Hughes 369HS · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N71552 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM. A factor in the accident was the lose of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI90LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA268.md): Cessna 172F · Huntington, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N8259U · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's improper preflight planning ensuring sufficient fuel for the intended flight.
- [NTSB ANC90LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA181.md): Cessna U206 · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N33181 · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of elevator controls by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA90LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA192.md): Cessna 150L · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1990 · N18677 · No damage
  > Passengers failure to maintain clearance from the turning propeller. A factor in the accident was his diverted attention to a helicopter on the ground nearby with the engine running.
- [NTSB MIA90WA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90WA184.md): Cessna 402B · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 20, 1990 · N82922 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN90LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA191.md): Cessna 172L · Mason, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1990 · N746JG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB DCA90MA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA90MA055.md): Boeing 707-321B · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1990 · N320MJ · Destroyed
  > Improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, and his failure to use a checklist. Factors related to the accident were: the faa's inadequate surveillance of the operation, the faa's insufficient standards/requirements, the pilot's operation of the…
- [NTSB ATL90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA173.md): Cessna A188B · Hertsboro, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1990 · N8677G · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the propeller blade which resulted from improper overhaul procedures, and the absence of oil in the propeller hub which would allow the detection of blade cracks.
- [NTSB ANC90LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA182.md): Cessna 180-A · Wood Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1990 · N5276D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to attain proper lift off airspeed. Contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
- [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 NYC90FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA223.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Livingston, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1990 · N3100P · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering for an ILS approach. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent instrument flight experience, low cloud ceilings and fog, and failure to follow IFR procedures.
- [NTSB LAX90LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA326.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mount Wilson, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1990 · N6528J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC. Contributing factors related to the pilot's failure to request in-flight weather avoidance assistance and his misjudged evaluation of the en route weather.
- [NTSB LAX90LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA324.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1990 · N2516E · Substantial damage
  > Improper handling of the aircraft by the student pilot, which resulted in his failure to attain sufficient airspeed to climb after takeoff, and the instructor's (cfi's) inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB DEN90IA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90IA189.md): Boeing 737-222 · Denver, CO · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1990 · N9044U · No damage
  > The failure of the flight crew to follow emergency procedures/directives. Factors were the failure of the aircraft electrical system (relays) and the failure of the company to provide a jetway operator.
- [NTSB BFO90FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA076.md): Piper PA-601P · Wiley Ford, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1990 · N8249J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure by not maintaining sufficient altitude, while circling to land. Factors related to the accident were: the low ceiling and visibility conditions in fog.
- [NTSB SEA90LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA189.md): Cessna TR182 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1990 · N182PK · Substantial damage
  > Pilot did not maintained an adequate airspeed during the initial climb. The pilot failed to maintain directional control.

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## 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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=11&year=1990

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