# 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 FTW90LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA172.md): Bell B206BIII · Cameron, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N59558 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to jettison the external load.
- [NTSB FTW90FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA171.md): Cessna 320 · Center, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N377S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum control speed (VMC) and lack of qualification/training in multi-engine aircraft, which resulted in loss of aircraft control. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the left engine turbocharger, which resulted…
- [NTSB FTW90DPG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG13.md): Grumman G-164A · Luxora, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N5213 · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss due to failure of the number five connecting rod. A factor was the soft terrain in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB DEN90DTE09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTE09.md): Trammel Avid Flyer · Trinidad, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N5002L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to follow published procedures when he inadvertently shut off the magnetos while on final approach.
- [NTSB CHI90FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA250.md): Beech A23A · St Paul, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N8871M · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB MIA90FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA177.md): Cessna 177-A · Gainesville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1990 · N30306 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel prior to flight.
- [NTSB LAX90LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA307.md): Cessna 182Q · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1990 · N759XD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on final approach, resulting in a stall and a porpoise on landing.
- [NTSB FTW90FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA170.md): Air & Space 18A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1990 · N6132S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to follow published takeoff procedures.
- [NTSB CHI90LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA249.md): Ryan PT-22A · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1990 · N5481L · Substantial damage
  > Separation of a loose cylinder assembly in flight, and unsuitable terrain encountered during the execution of a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI90LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA248.md): Cessna 172G · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1990 · N4182L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA247.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fridley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1990 · N2842D · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to fuel exhaustion because of fuel consumption calculations mis-judged by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and a railroad sign.
- [NTSB NYC90LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA203.md): Cessna 152 · Provincetown, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N24894 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted an inadvertent stall/spin. Probable factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives, and his lack of proper certification (qualification) for…
- [NTSB NYC90LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA202.md): Waco DSO · Keene, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N613N · Destroyed
  > Aborted takeoff with insufficient room available to stop. The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX90DVG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVG18.md): Glaser-Dirks D6-100G · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N132S · Substantial damage
  > The unauthorized entry onto the runway by a vehicle operator.
- [NTSB FTW90FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA167.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bulverde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N55234 · Destroyed
  > Mismanagement of the fuel supply resulting in fuel starvation. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane, the dark night condition, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI90LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA246.md): Cessna 150 · Reeds Spring, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N2973S · Destroyed
  > A delayed go-around.
- [NTSB CHI90DEP10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEP10.md): Brose Cirrus VK-30 · Baraboo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N420A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and misjudgement of the amount of fuel on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The inoperative fuel totalizer was a related factor.
- [NTSB BFO90FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA073.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Richland, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N885MA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and failure to maintain proper clearance from high terrain. Darkness and the adverse weather conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB ANC90FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA158.md): Cessna 414 · Sitka, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N8180K · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to follow IFR procedures and maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA90FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA167.md): Cessna 150-L · Newman Lake, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N7019G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement in attempting to land at an unlighted airstrip at night and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a go around.
- [NTSB SEA90FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA166.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Salem, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N8103P · Destroyed
  > The pilot allowed the design stress limits of the aircraft to be exceeded. Factors related to the accident concerned inadvertent flight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions.
- [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 LAX90IA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90IA305.md): Boeing 747-422 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N174UA · Minor damage
  > The failure of the manufacturer to ensure that the landing gear selector valves and their associated drum link assemblies were properly installed prior to delivery of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the lack of information available to the crew…
- [NTSB LAX90DVD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVD03.md): Texas Helicopter M47A Wasp · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N43921 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the altitude during the flare/touchdown phase of the autorotation. Factors relating to this accident are failure of the right magneto.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG12.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Jacksonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N7318C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to unknown causes. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90MA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90MA244.md): Bell 206B · Elkhorn, WI · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N16933 · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to attain adequate altitude before flying over rising terrain at night. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, fog, haze, rising terrain, and the lack of visual cues that were available to the…
- [NTSB CHI90LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA225.md): Cameron N120 · Mottville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N6092K · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate during landing and his decision to initiate the flight in high winds conditions.
- [NTSB ATL90LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA166.md): Piper PA-28 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N3255R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to have the landing gear inspected after experiencing unsafe gear indications.
- [NTSB ATL90LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA165.md): Grumman AA1 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N6169L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly flare.
- [NTSB ANC90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA156.md): Cessna 180-A · Lime Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N3680C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to understand the performance data during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain not being identified by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB ANC90LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA153.md): Piper PA-18 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N72BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on landing.
- [NTSB SEA90LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA170.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N965CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failue to maintain adequate clearance from an object near the runway.
- [NTSB SEA90LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA169.md): Cessna T210N · Florence, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N1911U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an engine cylinder head. Collision with a log during the landing was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB SEA90LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA168.md): Piper PA24-250 · Lagrande, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N5642P · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not allow the airplane to attain an adequate airspeed prior to the retraction of flaps and landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX90LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA301.md): Cessna 180 · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N2985A · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft's encounter with unfavorable wind, a dust devil, that rendered the aircraft uncontrollable.
- [NTSB FTW90LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA166.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Denver City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N9316N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper leaning of the fuel mixture.
- [NTSB FTW90FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA168.md): Cessna 150M · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N66369 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the steep turn. A factor was the door opening in flight.
- [NTSB DEN90LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA178.md): Cessna 150J · League City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N60774 · Substantial damage
  > Ground collision with an object during the landing roll during a forced landing following a complete power loss. The reason for the power loss is undetermined.
- [NTSB DEN90LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA177.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N3163Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN90FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA176.md): Cameron O-84 · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N74000 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around. A factor was the unfavorable wind encountered late in the attempted landing.
- [NTSB CHI90FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA240.md): Cessna 182 · Marine City, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N5373B · Destroyed
  > Pilot-in-command's ostentation display resulted in his failure to maintain flying sped, and a subsequent stall.
- [NTSB CHI90DEX02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEX02.md): Johnson Quickie 299 · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N42LQ · Substantial damage
  > Pilot/mechanic's improper installation of the rudder cable turnbuckles.
- [NTSB CHI90DCD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DCD02.md): Bell 47G-2 · Wall Lake, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N90529 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM during takeoff. The high density altitude and uphill terrain were factors.
- [NTSB ATL90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA162.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Savannah, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N60DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing phase of the flight. Factors were: gusting wind conditions and turbulence.
- [NTSB NYC90LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA204.md): Piper 28R · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N2646Q · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N8564F to insure the runway was clear prior to crossing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA201.md): Cessna 150 · Circleville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N10905 · Substantial damage
  > The misuse of the flight controls by the pilot and improper bounced landing recovery procedure.
- [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 LAX90LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA304.md): Cessna 152 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N47477 · Substantial damage
  > The improper technique used by the student pilot to recover from a bounced landing attempt.
- [NTSB LAX90FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA300.md): Cessna T-210-M · Placerville, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N6985B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misidentification of the airport and his failure to select an adequate altitude above the terrain. Factors in the accident were the pilot's disregard for his night time medical limitation and lack of geographic familiarity with the area.
- [NTSB FTW90LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA165.md): Cessna 150M · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N704XJ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's failure to refuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot becoming lost.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1990&page=16

## 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=15&year=1990

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