# 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 LAX90LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA286.md): Globe GC-1B · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1990 · N3314K · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude resulting in an inflight encounter with an unfavorable wind at a low altitude in a hilly terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA229.md): Cessna U206A · Fishers, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1990 · N8060Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to accomplish a recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a porpoise and collapse of the nose gear.
- [NTSB CHI90DTG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DTG04.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Parshall, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1990 · N7316Z · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of powerplant controls.
- [NTSB ATL90LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA159.md): Cessna 172 · Ridge Spring, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1990 · N66068 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the maintenance facility/owner to follow standard preventive maintenance procedures. A factor was the pilot's failure to extend the flaps during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA162.md): Vaden SA102 Cavalier · Tumwater, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N70JV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff following an engine loss of power. The reason for the loss of power was not determined.
- [NTSB SEA90IA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90IA161.md): Boeing 727-224 · Belgrade, MT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N69735 · Minor damage
  > The malfunction of the starter control valve.
- [NTSB SEA90FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA163.md): Cessna A185F · Wrangell, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N5317R · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not maintain an adequate airspeed. The pilot's lack of recent experience in the Cessna 185 was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC90LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA190.md): Beech BE-23 · Burlington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N24698 · Destroyed
  > The CFI failed to maintain a safe sink rate resulting in an undershoot of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX90LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA285.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N67755 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, due the certified flight instructors improper preflight inspection.
- [NTSB DCA90WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA90WA045.md): Airbus Industrie A-310 · Paris, France · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 12, 1990 · N803PA · No damage
- [NTSB CHI90LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA227.md): Beech BE 95 · Faribault, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N9906R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision and his improper execution of the chosen emergency procedure.
- [NTSB CHI90LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA226.md): Piper PA-25-150 · Minden, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N6358Z · Destroyed
  > A stall encountered because of aircraft control not maintained by the PIC. Factors were a partial powerplant failure due to carburetor icing conditions, carburetor heat not used by the PIC, and load jettison not performed by the PIC.
- [NTSB CHI90DER06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DER06.md): Mooney M20C · Webster, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N9468V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were: the dark night, the pilot's alcohol impairment, and his night flying restriction.
- [NTSB ANC90LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA190.md): Piper PA-12 · Cathedral Rapid, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N92512 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above the terrain which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a stall/spin while maneuvering to avoid terrain. The mountainous terrain, high winds, and high density altitude were factors which contributed to the…
- [NTSB ANC90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA143.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Aniak, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N3946Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot lost control of the airplane as a result of encountering severe weather either during takeoff or landing. Contributing to the accident was the severe weather, rough water surface, and self-induced pressure to fly by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC90LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA141.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N783LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC90FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA142.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N7087B · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor ran the right tank dry. Contributing to the accident were improper in-flight planning and decisions.
- [NTSB SEA90LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA160.md): Alfred Stevens KEN Rand KR-2 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N232CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain a proper altitude above the terrain or visual lookout which resulted in a collision with a transmission wire.
- [NTSB MIA90LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA169.md): Cessna 177 · Greenville, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N29471 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB MIA90FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA168.md): Erco 415-C · Huntersville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N2436H · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX90LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA287.md): Cessna 172P · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N9551L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to accurately interpret the wind sock, and his inadvertent attempt to perform a downwind landing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA284.md): Mooney M20C · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N9236M · Destroyed
  > The pilot to continue his flight with a unresolved deficiency in the aircraft powerplant resulting in total failure of the powerplant.
- [NTSB DEN90LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA169.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Bingham, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N5470P · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion induced power loss. Factors were the pilot's failure to refuel and the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was performed.
- [NTSB CHI90LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA228.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N8085H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare and the airplane stalled and landed hard.
- [NTSB ATL90FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA158.md): North American T-6G · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N9871C · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control during maneuvering flight, allowing the airplane to stall without sufficient altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB ANC90LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA139.md): Cessna 180 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N52098 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by inflight siphoning of fuel.
- [NTSB SEA90LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA159.md): Cessna 182H · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N2473X · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the oil filter gasket by maintenance personnel resulting in loss of engine oil and seizure of the engine.
- [NTSB MIA90LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA170.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N6946D · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. The airplane is missing.
- [NTSB MIA90LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA167.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Fajardo, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N412PM · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain vso during the takeoff climb, resulting in the loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX90LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA282.md): Burkhart Grob G-103 · Liano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N4426B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inflight decision was improper. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure.
- [NTSB FTW90LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA155.md): Cessna 150H · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N7285S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to refueling not performed.
- [NTSB DCA90IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA90IA048.md): Airbus Industrie A320-211 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N306US · Minor damage
  > The pilot(s) allowed the aircraft to rotate to an excessive nose high attitude, either during a takeoff or landing.
- [NTSB CHI90LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA224.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sturgis, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N15803 · Substantial damage
  > Poor planning/decision, flight into known adverse weather conditions and over confidence in personal ability by the PIC. Contributing factors were thunderstorms, turbulence and unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB ATL90FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA157.md): Beech E18S · Greenwood, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N563W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper emergency procedure by shutting down the wrong engine, which resulted in a forced landing. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the number three intake valve in the right engine due to fatigue, and trees in the emergency…
- [NTSB SEA90LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA157.md): Robinson R22 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N9072N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not adequately level off the helicopter and collided with the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX90LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA288.md): Cessna 421 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N76SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the electrical system failure checklist. Contributing to this accident was the total electrical failure for undetermined reasons and the landing gear being unlocked.
- [NTSB LAX90DVD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVD01.md): Convair L-13A · Hayward, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N13NH · Destroyed
  > Absence of a oil system fitting cap.
- [NTSB LAX90DVA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVA08.md): Hiller UH-12-E · Los Banos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N117HA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a lookout for obstructions along his swath run.
- [NTSB FTW90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA156.md): Boeing B-737-300 · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N327SW · No damage
  > The airplane's unexpected encounter with clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI90LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA219.md): Grumman G-164B · Columbus, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N6745K · Substantial damage
  > Standing water on the approach end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI90DTG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DTG05.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Sykeston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N4471Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC90LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA150.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Ivishak River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N333HT · Substantial damage
  > Pilot lost directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed attempt to go-around.
- [NTSB ANC90LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA140.md): Stinson 108-1 · Fareweel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N8708K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff downwind.
- [NTSB ANC90LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA138.md): Helio HE-3/H-295 · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N6481V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands improper flare during a forced landing resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC90LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA137.md): Cessna T-207A · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N73835 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX90DVM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVM03.md): Illi Thunder Gull · Calif Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 8, 1990 · N2223E · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the pilot from use of a drug (cocaine), and the pilot allowing the design stress limits of the aircraft to be exceeded, while maneuvering, which resulted in overload failure of the wing spar & wing separation.
- [NTSB FTW90LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA154.md): Cessna 421B · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1990 · N469RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper single engine emergency procedures.
- [NTSB FTW90LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA153.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Denton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1990 · N15515 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's failure to take control of the aircraft in a timely manner, resulting in loss of control. A factor was the instructor's failure to assume control of the throttles, and aircraft engine out capability exceeded.
- [NTSB CHI90LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA222.md): Naaman Haren Kitfox 1 · Grundy Center, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1990 · N790WC · Substantial damage
  > Go-around delayed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI90LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA217.md): Harper Volksplane WE-1 · Kingman, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1990 · N4509 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and spin.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1990&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 year(c."eventDate") = 1990
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=18&year=1990

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