# 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 MIA90LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA182.md): Hiller OH-23C · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1990 · N96168 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to separation of the packing seal which seals the distribution zone pipe to the inlet manifold, for undetermined reasons resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA185.md): Cessna 172M · Parker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1990 · N1241U · Substantial damage
  > The dual student pilot's improper use of the aircraft power plant controls, resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN90FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA184.md): Morane-Saulnier MS760 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1990 · N23ST · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a climb after takeoff, due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, pilot fatigue, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in night flying operation.
- [NTSB DEN90DTE08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTE08.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Idalia, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1990 · N9571P · Substantial damage
  > The encounter with an unfavorable wind, a dust devil. A factor was the inability of the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI90LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA261.md): Piper PA-601P · Monroe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1990 · N321GB · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue fracture of the torque link on the right landing gear strut scissor assembly.
- [NTSB ATL90DLG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DLG02.md): Cessna A188B · Aiken, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 11, 1990 · N9422R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed pull-up during an aerial application swath which resulted in the collision with a static wire associated with electrical transmission lines.
- [NTSB SEA90LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA178.md): Cessna 170A · Elk Mountain, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1990 · N9157A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed while at an altitude that did not provide adequate terrain clearance for a safe stall recovery.
- [NTSB NYC90IA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90IA219.md): Boeing 727-231 · New York City, NY · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1990 · N74317 · No damage
  > The exhaust pipe fire in the APU which resulted in an unauthorized evacuation of the airplane by the passengers.
- [NTSB LAX90FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA320.md): Cessna A152 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1990 · N4649A · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to recover from a spin. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to assure there was adequate altitude to recover from an inadvertent or intentional spin, and his lack of recent expereince in the type of operation.
- [NTSB LAX90DJA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DJA03.md): Bell 206B · Oahu, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 10, 1990 · N3200N · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to follow boarding instructions.
- [NTSB FTW90FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA177.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Addison, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1990 · N36720 · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the throttle cable. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and objects (fence and utility poles) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB SEA90LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA177.md): Cessna 172M · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N9895V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a nose landing gear fork, which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control, and a nose-over after an excursion from the runway.
- [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 NYC90LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA218.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Quarryville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N4268E · Destroyed
  > The pilot in commands failure to maintain airspeed while climbing to avoid wires.
- [NTSB NYC90LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA217.md): Piper PA-16 · Red Hook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N5972H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control and departure off the side of the runway during the landing roll, resulting in a collision with a tree. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of expereince in the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX90LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA325.md): Schweizer SGS1-34 · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N1163S · Substantial damage
  > Improper compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX90LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA319.md): Robinson R-22 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N80750 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate passenger briefing, and his failure to provide proper assistance to the exiting passenger.
- [NTSB FTW90DRA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRA08.md): Blaine Laux Pitts S-1 · Edna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N2MN · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to failure of a connecting rod bolt. A factor was the soft terrain in which the forced landing was performed.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG16.md): Eipper Quick Silver MX II · Tontitown, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons and the pilot's poor flare during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW90DPA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPA08.md): Morris Avid Flyer · Kerens, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N7128D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions and the resultant inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition and the pilot's extension of full flaperons before descending to the proper altitude.
- [NTSB DEN90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA183.md): Beech E 33 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N7155N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select the right tank prior to the approach resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI90LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA262.md): National Balloon AX-7 · Altoona, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N9006Y · No damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent contact with a propane tank during a bounced landing which resulted in serious injury to the passenger.
- [NTSB CHI90LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA260.md): Cessna 152 · Garrison, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N714TR · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate inspection of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI90LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA258.md): Cessna 177A · Perry, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N30414 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB BFO90DID02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90DID02.md): Cessna 182R · Evington, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N4944H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft because of spatial disorientation. A contributing cause is failure of the vacuum system.
- [NTSB ATL90LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA169.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Goldsboro, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N6341J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor related to the accident was: control interference by the passenger.
- [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 SEA90LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA179.md): Cessna 182P · Lummi Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N5249C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while applying brakes after landing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA216.md): Cessna C337 · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N2654S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure his seat which slipped back during the take off run.
- [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 NYC90LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA213.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N41JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceeding a proper touchdown point. A factor in the accident was the pilot's misreading wind information.
- [NTSB NYC90FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA215.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N9327C · Destroyed
  > An inadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion.
- [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 FTW90FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA176.md): Beech 36 · Baird, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N169DD · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command failed to maintain control of the airplane while flying in severe weather and instrument meteorological conditions. The adverse weather conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB DEN90FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA182.md): Stinson 108-1 · Gallup, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N8631K · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling his aircraft at an insufficient altitude to effect a recovery. A factor was high density attitude.
- [NTSB CHI90DCJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DCJ02.md): Aero Commander Calair A9B · Ord, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N7691V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB BFO90FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA074.md): Beech C35 · Forest Hill, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N1540V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the turn from base to final approach. A factor was the pilot's abrupt aircraft handling during the turn.
- [NTSB ATL90LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA170.md): Cessna 188B · Elizabeth City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N731NY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and compensation for wind conditions and the subsequent loss of aircraft control during takeoff. Existing crosswinds and gusts were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA173.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Glacier Island, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N393HM · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined mechanical failure(s) that resulted in loss of engine power, smoke in the cockpit, and a subsequent emergency descent for a forced landing (ditching) at sea. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC90FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA167.md): Taylorcraft DCO-75 · Mckinley Park, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N49032 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid other aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA90LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA180.md): Cessna 172M · Plymouth, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1990 · N6600H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to arrest the high rate of descent prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX90LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA318.md): Aeronca 7AC · Trona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1990 · N84941 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed and an abrupt manuever which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude of the airplane which did not allow adequate time to perform the necessary remedial actions.
- [NTSB LAX90LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA317.md): Robinson R22A · Beatty, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1990 · N85594 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an inadequate cruise altitude and his failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM. Contributing factors related to the high density altitude, rising terrain, and the pilot's delayed and improper use of the collective.
- [NTSB LAX90FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA316.md): Enstrom F28C · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1990 · N51633 · Destroyed
  > The excessive approach speed to the pinnacle landing point and the pilot's delayed landing flare. Factors in the accident were: lack of total experience in this type of operation.
- [NTSB ATL90LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA168.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Memphis, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1990 · N21SX · Substantial damage
  > An inflight collision with a tree due to misjudging his glidepath.
- [NTSB ANC90LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA169.md): Beech H-18S · Deering, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1990 · N135W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on landing.
- [NTSB SEA90LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA181.md): Cessna U206 · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N2107F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain an adequate lookout while maneuvering which resulted in a collision with a transmission wire.
- [NTSB SEA90LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA174.md): Piper PA-32-300RT · Glenrock, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N21434 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Unsuitable terrain was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB MIA90WA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90WA178.md): Beech 58 · Union Island, St. Vincent & Grenadines · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 6, 1990 · N1896W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA90LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA179.md): Cessna 150J · Geneva, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N61133 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to retract the flaps to the takeoff setting during a touch-and-go landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1990&page=14

## 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=13&year=1990

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