# NTSB investigations, AL 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. Page 18 of 51 · 2,501 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL90DKJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKJ01.md): Steen Skybolt · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 15, 1989 · N211RB · Destroyed > The improper use of the flight controls by the pilot in command during an aerobatic maneuver. While attempting a snap roll, the pilot failed to introduce sufficient elevator input to complete the maneuver. - [NTSB ATL89LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA215.md): Aeronca 7AC · Semmes, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N83732 · Substantial damage > Improper replacement of the fuel cap gasket by the pilot, which resulted in a blocked fuel cap vent and fuel starvation. Trees in the emergency landing area contributed to aircraft damage. - [NTSB ATL89FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA214.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Gordon, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N7503J · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the fuel gascolator bowl by maintenance personnel, which resulted in fuel leakage and a loss of fuel pressure to the engine. - [NTSB ATL89LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA210.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Hanceville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N666KH · Substantial damage > Improper flare by the pilot/owner and his failure to obtain/maintain proper airspeed for the go-around; and inadequate supervision and remedial action by the instructor pilot (other crew member). The uneven surface of the private strip was a contributing… - [NTSB ATL89DKJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ10.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Atmore, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 22, 1989 · N57581 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles (the crop) during an agricultural spray run. - [NTSB ATL89FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA200.md): Bell 206B · Fruithurst, AL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N117V · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM while executing an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow autorotation procedures after the reported engine failure. - [NTSB ATL89DKJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ09.md): Cessna 188B · Prattville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 16, 1989 · N9318G · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from obstructions (trees). - [NTSB ATL89DKJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ08.md): Cessna A188B · Atmore, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1989 · N21612 · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout for obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the low (dawn) position of the sun which interfered with the pilot's vision. - [NTSB ATL89LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA184.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N65943 · Substantial damage > The glider pilot's poor evaluation of area weather conditions during the flight, which necessitated an off-airport precautionary landing and led to a collision with rough terrain during the landing rollout. Factors contributing to the accident were the… - [NTSB ATL89DKJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ07.md): Cessna A188B · Town Creek, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 22, 1989 · N5618G · Destroyed > The inadvertent stall at an altitude inadequate to effect a safe recovery. - [NTSB ATL89FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA175.md): Beech A45 · Troy, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N7973A · Destroyed > The pilot's improper use of the airplane flight controls during a aerobatic maneuver at low altitude due to his lack of aerobatic experience. A contributing factor was the pilot's overconfidence in his ability to perform the maneuver. - [NTSB ATL89DKJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ06.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Goodway, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N6941Z · Destroyed > The in-flight separation of the left wing which failed because of a corrosion induced fatigue fracture. - [NTSB ATL89LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA168.md): Cessna 172 · Centreville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1989 · N70RS · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to remove all remaining water from the airplane fuel system during pre-flight inspection which led to a total loss of power. - [NTSB ATL89FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA163.md): Cessna 172F · Vernon, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1989 · N7939U · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance of the spark plugs by the pilot/mechanic which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to clear trees during an emergency landing in an open field resulting in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB ATL89LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA170.md): Cessna R172E · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1989 · N48257 · Substantial damage > Improper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing. The fact that the pilot was asked twice to expedite the landing created pressure on the pilot and was considered to be a factor. - [NTSB ATL89DKJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ05.md): Hadley Teenie TWO · Guntersville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 11, 1989 · N8203 · Destroyed > Undetermined. Factors related to the accident were: lack of a suitable landing area, high obstructions, and a dirt bank. - [NTSB ATL89DKJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ04.md): Glassair III · Auburn, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 23, 1989 · N253LC · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature lift-off which resulted in a stall into trees. - [NTSB ATL89DKJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ03.md): Grumman G-164A · Loxley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 22, 1989 · N8881H · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice, and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. - [NTSB ATL89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA145.md): Hughes 269A · Ozark, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1989 · N9049J · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive use of the cyclic control and the misjudged flare during a practice touchdown autorotation. - [NTSB ATL89FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA113.md): Beech F33A · Ashland, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1989 · N6387S · Destroyed > The pilot continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: high terrain, the adverse weather conditions, and trees. - [NTSB ATL89DKJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ02.md): Aircraft Parts & Dev. A-9B · Athens, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 14, 1989 · N9087A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning to assure sufficient runway length for clearing obstructions. - [NTSB ATL89LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA085.md): Cessna 177B · Oneonta, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1989 · N34306 · Destroyed > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and fuel exhaustion. Trees contributed to the aircraft damage. - [NTSB ATL89FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA078.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bagley, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1989 · N8456R · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance by other maintenance personnel which allowed a foreign object to remain in the engine and damage/short the spark plugs in the #2 and #3 cylinders. Trees in the emergency landing area contributed to the accident. If shoulder harnesses… - [NTSB ATL89LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA076.md): Beech A90 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1989 · N623AW · Substantial damage > The instructor pilot (CFI) inadvertently actuated the landing gear handle to the up position. - [NTSB ATL89LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA067.md): Cessna 152 · Theodore, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1989 · N69015 · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with the ground. - [NTSB ATL89LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA064.md): Mooney M20F · Perdido, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1988 · N6969V · Substantial damage > While descending to 6000 feet the pilot experienced a complete loss of engine oil supply. The windscreen was covered with oil and the pilot had to use the side window to gain forward visibility. After completing the emergency landing check the engine seized.… - [NTSB ATL89DKJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ01.md): Sloan RV-4 · Russellville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 26, 1988 · N77SA · Substantial damage > While cruising at 2500 feet with ram air gate open, engine began to run rough. The plt closed the ram air gate and applied carb heat but the engine continued to run rough and then stopped. The pilot attempted to land in an open field, clearing several large… - [NTSB ATL89FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA051.md): Bell 206B · Pinson, AL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1988 · N3TV · Substantial damage > Two FAA inspectors were conducting currency training when the helicopter landed hard during a practice power recovery autorotation. The pilot had delayed in applying power and collective pitch. Upon contact with the ground, all engine instruments indicated… - [NTSB ATL89LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA034.md): Cessna 210B · Uriah, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1988 · N5021P · Substantial damage > While cruising at 6500 ft, the eng lost power & the prop stopped windmilling. The plt elected to land on a highway. Drg the landing, the right wing hit overhanging tree limbs which yawed the acft off the right side of the road & down an embankment. The eng… - [NTSB ATL89FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA222.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Alexander City, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1988 · N8211P · Substantial damage > On 10/31/88, the plt obtained wx info & filed an IFR flt plan fm vero beach, FL, to huntsville, AL. At aprx 1513 EST, hectcd ATC & rprtd climbing thru 1500' for 3000'. About 2.4 hrs later, he rprtd a loss of eng pwr. Vectors were provided toward an arpt, but… - [NTSB ATL89LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA022.md): Cessna 152 · Hazel Green, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1988 · N555DU · Substantial damage > The flight instructor and the pre-solo student crashed after takeoff about 1/2 mile from the Hazel Green airport. The acft had been operated about one hour since the original takeoff from huntsville, Alabama. The instructor pilot reported that about 12… - [NTSB ATL89FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA006.md): Cessna 210N · Alexander City, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1988 · N6510N · Substantial damage > The airplane crashed about 2 mi short of the destination arpt. Witnesses reported that it impacted nose down after clearing trees; no engine sounds were heard. According to rescue personnel, the plt indicated that there were no engine or other mechanical… - [NTSB ATL89LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA002.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Monroeville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1988 · N100J · Destroyed > According to the plt, he had requested the acft be fully svcd with fuel before takeoff; however, he did not visually check the fuel. He rprtd that after takeoff, he had flown about 50 min when he noted the rgt tank, which he was using, indcd empty. He said he… - [NTSB ATL88FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA256.md): Bellanca 14-19-3 · Oak Grove, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1988 · N7637E · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL88LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA253.md): Cessna 150G · Luverne, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1988 · N3772J · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he was flying at about 7-800 ft AGL while inspecting timber for insect damage when the engine suddenly lost power. He could not recover enough power to sustain flt, so he selected a pasture for his impending forced ldg. He reported that… - [NTSB ATL88LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA248.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Calera, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1988 · N24487 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the engine lost power during descent. The airplane subsequently crashed into a cornfield after clearing a row of trees, as the plt was attempting to make a forced landing. Post-crash exam of the airplane revealed that both the main & aux… - [NTSB ATL88LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA240.md): American AA-1A · Fairhope, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1988 · N9392L · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd the eng lost pwr 'without warning' as he & his pax were flying over water near the shore at aprx 500'. He performed emerg procedures & regained partial pwr, but not enough to cont flt. He maneuvered toward the shore, then elected to ditch the… - [NTSB ATL88LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA237.md): Maule MX-7-180 · Eufaula, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1988 · N56606 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he landed on a grass strip adjacent to the paved rwy, to 'save the (airplane) tires' from excessive wear. He stated that the airplane groundlooped during the rollout when it encountered a hole in the turf. A mechanic who examined the… - [NTSB ATL88DKG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG16.md): Cessna 188 · Hazel Green, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1988 · N42404 · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd he had flown off the strip all day & the temp had risen to 101 deg. As he was on his last takeoff, he realized the chemical load was too great for the conditions. He said he dumped part of the load, but the acft settled back to the ground.… - [NTSB ATL88DKG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG13.md): Grumman G-164A · Fadette, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 9, 1988 · N8573H · Substantial damage > The pilot reported a partial power loss during an aerial application flight. The aircraft landed in the crops. The pilot stated that he found the number 3 cylinder partially separated from the engine. - [NTSB ATL88LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA221.md): Cessna 182A · Elberta, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1988 · N4090D · Substantial damage > The plt was on a x-country flt from Elberta, AL, to destin, FL & return. The flt included 4 en route stops to pick up & drop off pax. During an en route stop, the plt checked the fuel by using a home made dip stick & he thought there was sufficient fuel to… - [NTSB ATL88FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA207.md): Piper PA-32 · Uniontown, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1988 · N8324V · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL88LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA201.md): Cessna 172M · Meridianville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1988 · N5075R · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he attempted to make a touch and go ldg at the departure arpt before heading out on the first leg of a cross-country flt. The airplane encountered a gust of wind at touchdown and veered off the side of the rwy. The airplane subsequently… - [NTSB ATL88FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA200.md): Globe GC-1B · Myrtlewood, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1988 · N780GM · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL88LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA190.md): Sikorsky S-55C · Coaling, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1988 · N883 · Substantial damage > The helo was approaching a helipad for landing after the last aerial application flight of the day when there was a pop and tail rotor control was lost. After several rotations about the vertical axis, the PIC landed the helo hard, collapsing the landing… - [NTSB ATL88LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA187.md): Cessna 150F · Mc Kenzie, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1988 · N7067F · Destroyed > The plt reported that he attempted to takeoff from a pasture that was 'too short'. The airplane began to settle shortly after t/o and one of the MLG wheels struck a short post in the pasture. The airplane hdg was altered and the airplane crashed into a fence.… - [NTSB ATL88DKG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG07.md): Grumman G164A · Clanton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 1988 · N48438 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL88FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA168.md): Hughes 269A · Ozark, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1988 · N1038Y · Substantial damage > Three months prior to the accident a mechanic repaired the left magneto. He reinstalled it and timed it with the right magneto. Both magnetos were found to have advanced timing. Internal examination showed discrepancies which would lead to electrical… - [NTSB ATL88LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA166.md): Piper J5C · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1988 · N41333 · Substantial damage > A witness reported that the airplane encountered a 'downdraft' while attempting to pick up a banner. The main ldg gear caught the banner pick-up line and carried the banner aloft. The witness radioed the plt to advise him of the situation, but received no… - [NTSB ATL88IA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88IA146.md): de Havilland DHC-8-101/102 · Dothan, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1988 · N804MX · Minor damage > During cruise flight at 12,000 ft, the flight crew of the DHC-8 observed a low oil pressure warning light. About five seconds later, the right engine fire warning light illuminated. Fire was confirmed and the extinguisher discharged. The fire was extinguished… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=AL&page=19 ## 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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=18&state=AL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.