# 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 LAX90LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA335.md): Enstrom F28F · Beatty, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N8620A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to land. Loose shale rock and sloping downhill terrain were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX90LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA315.md): Cessna U206F · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N51299 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of visual references during a night approach and his failure to detect and correct a descent. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB CHI90LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA259.md): Luscombe 8A · Lebanon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N2229B · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while executing a go-around with insufficient runway remaining for a forced landing. A factor in the accident was the structures at the end of the runway that the pilot was attempting to avoid. This report was…
- [NTSB CHI90LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA257.md): Cessna 150F · Clutier, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N3016X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL90LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA167.md): WSK PZL-104 · Smithfield, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N7169Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly preflight fuel requirements for the additional landing. The engine quit due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL90FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA163.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N82MA · Destroyed
  > The company/operator management's decision to operate the aircraft with a known deficiency without further maintenance, the pilot's improper planning/decision and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient runway remaining). Factors…
- [NTSB SEA90LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA175.md): Mooney M-20E · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1990 · N9067V · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing after having been distracted by traffic. A mitigating factor in this accident was the fact that the gear warning horn did not function.
- [NTSB NYC90LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA212.md): Piper J3 · Elliotville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1990 · N202CJ · Destroyed
  > A power loss for unknown reasons over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW90LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA175.md): Beech C55 · Weatherford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1990 · N666DF · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation induced power loss to the left engine, which resulted from the improper fuel tank being selected by the PIC.
- [NTSB DEN90LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA181.md): Cessna T210N · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1990 · N5241C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control of the airplane when the pilot encountered turbulence on short final to land.
- [NTSB CHI90LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA256.md): Boeing B75N1 · Marseilles, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1990 · N62438 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate visual outlook to avoid collision with a wire while conducting intentional low level flight.
- [NTSB CHI90LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA255.md): Beech A23A · Newaygo, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1990 · N2334W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper level-off and recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control. In addition, an unqualified person was coaching the student from the ground.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG14.md): Grumman G-164B · Dumas, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 1990 · N48602 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall encountered during the turn to reverse direction.
- [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 NYC90LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA211.md): Cessna 182P · Peters Twp, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1990 · N21033 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands failure to maintain airspeed on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX90FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA311.md): Cessna 411 · Fallon, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1990 · N7321U · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to perform emergency procedures for loss of engine power (including his failure to feather the propeller of the affected engine). Factors related to the accident were: inadequate maintenance, contamination in the fuel system, and overheat…
- [NTSB LAX90FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA310.md): Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-2C · California City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1990 · N39285 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to execute the rapid climbing turn maneuver at an insufficient airspeed. Contributing to this accident was the premature dumping of the glider's water ballast.
- [NTSB LAX90DVA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVA11.md): Bob Sandlin BOB'S Executive · Sanger, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 3, 1990 · N8153R · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain directional control during a hover.
- [NTSB ANC90LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA179.md): Cessna U206 · Twin Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1990 · N9779M · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind condition.
- [NTSB ANC90FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA161.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Kaltag, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1990 · N59783 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude after becoming distracted with an engine problem. Factors related to the accident were: loss of power in the #2 engine for an unknown reason and the low overcast condition.
- [NTSB SEA90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA173.md): Cessna 172P · Granite Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N65857 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's use of excessive flaps for takeoff resulting in loss of climb performance.
- [NTSB NYC90LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA210.md): Cessna 150J · Mannington Twp, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N60711 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stalled and lost control of the airplane while taking off.
- [NTSB LAX90LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA312.md): Robinson R-22 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N4019S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff when the aircraft capability was exceeded by weight and density altitude.
- [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 FTW90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA173.md): Beech BE19 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N23848 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's failure to maintain crew coordination in the cockpit, and the student pilot's premature retraction of the flaps during a critical maneuver. Factors were the certified flight instructors inadequate supervision and the inadvertent low…
- [NTSB FTW90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA162.md): Piper PA28-201T · Heber Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N2082Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to conduct a thorough preflight and his attempt to execute a turn at high speed.
- [NTSB DEN90LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA180.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Canon City, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N73957 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate pattern altitude and the possible existence of adverse winds due to the surrounding terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA252.md): Cessna 172N · Pine City, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N733CH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC90LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA163.md): Cessna 150-L · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N17008 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-inn-command's failure to maintain flying speed. Contributing to the accident was improper altitude.
- [NTSB ANC90LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA160.md): Champion 7ECA · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N7651S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot-in-command's improper preflight preparation and planning.
- [NTSB ANC90FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA164.md): Cessna P206C · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N8646Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and failure to maintain adequate altitude for terrain clearance. Factors to the accident were the adverse weather conditions, mountainous terrain, and the dark night.
- [NTSB NYC90LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA209.md): Cessna 172L · Montauk, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1990 · N4324Q · Destroyed
  > Pilot failed to attain airspeed during a go around, resulting in the airplane stalling at a low altitude. Contributing factor was the pilot's attention was diverted to airport maintenance personnel working near the approach end of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA90LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA181.md): Piper J3C-65 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1990 · N70659 · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to lack of oil supply to the number 3 cylinder connecting rod for undetermined reasons. This allowed the connecting rod end cap to separate through the case resulting in oil exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW90LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA174.md): Cessna C172N · Marietta, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1990 · N6434J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to attain the proper climb rate after takeoff resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees at the departure end of the runway. Contribuing to the accident was the pilot in commands failure to account for high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI90LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA254.md): Cessna 177 · Farmington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1990 · N29490 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to unknown reasons.
- [NTSB NYC90LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA208.md): Piper J5 CUB · Douglas, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N38428 · Substantial damage
  > A total engine failure when the #3 exhaust valve failed, causing internal damage to the engine. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot had to make a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA207.md): Cessna 172P · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N98409 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost control of the airplane during a cross wind landing, subsequently running off the side of the runway and collided with the terrain.
- [NTSB MIA90TL#06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90TL%2306.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Labelle, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N138FC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX90T#A07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90T%23A07.md): Bell 212 · Yosemite, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N9937K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX90LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA313.md): Cessna 182C · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N9021T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to perform refueling.
- [NTSB LAX90LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA309.md): Boeing E75 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N5358N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control by improperly using the rudder.
- [NTSB LAX90DUG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUG09.md): Miles Atwood 1 · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N225YY · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a fuel line separation.
- [NTSB CHI90LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA253.md): Piper PA25-235 · Logansport, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N7330Z · Substantial damage
  > The engine failed due to fuel exhaustion. The presence of standing corn in the touchdown area was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA251.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Elwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N16504 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI90DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DCQ01.md): Piper PA 36-300 · Mingo, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N2329Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate airspeed resulting in a stall/mush being encountered by the PIC. Contributing factors were a tailwind and a load jettison not performed.
- [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 ANC90LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA159.md): Piper PA-18 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N4091Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC90LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA206.md): Cessna 150L · Palmyra, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N17109 · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during approach resulting in the airplane stalling and descending uncontrolled to ground impact.
- [NTSB NYC90LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA205.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N15590 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for unknown reasons and an off airport landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90DFJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DFJ04.md): Schweizer Grumman G-164A · Wayland, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N48395 · Substantial damage
  > A cracked engine cylinder assembly, which resulted in loss of engine power.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1990&page=15

## 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=14&year=1990

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