# 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 ANC90LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA136.md): Cessna 185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1990 · N5246E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right main landing gear spring upon landing.
- [NTSB SEA90FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA158.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Cougar, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N351RM · Destroyed
  > Loss of power due to contamination in the engine speed governor.
- [NTSB NYC90LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA189.md): Bell 206 · Athens, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N49651 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to visually acquire and maintain clearance from the powerline(s). Contributing to the accident was the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB MIA90WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90WA175.md): Piper PA-23-250T · Anguilla · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 7, 1990 · N43HB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX90LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA280.md): Balloon Works Firefly 9 · Napa, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N9090M · Destroyed
  > The flight's encounter with a probable microburst weather phenomena with down drafts and winds beyond the performance capability of the Balloon.
- [NTSB LAX90LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA279.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8 · Napa, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N9023Z · No damage
  > The flight's encounter with a probable microburst weather phenomena with down drafts and winds beyond the performance capability of the Balloon.
- [NTSB LAX90LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA278.md): Aerostar S-66A · Napa, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N3595M · Substantial damage
  > Flight's encounter with a probable microburst weather phenomena with down drafts and winds beyond the performance capability of the balloon.
- [NTSB LAX90LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA277.md): Thunder and Colt AX9-140 SLI · Napa, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N9112R · Substantial damage
  > Flight's encounter with a probable microburst weather phenomena with down drafts and winds beyond the performance capability of the balloon.
- [NTSB LAX90LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA276.md): Cessna TR182 · San Anderas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N5313S · Substantial damage
  > The accumulation of carburetor ice resulting from the failure of the student pilot to apply carburetor heat during the power off gliding descent.
- [NTSB FTW90FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA151.md): Cessna 172M · Elmendorf, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N1466V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by both pilots in the T-38 and by the instructor pilot (CFI) in the Cessna 172.
- [NTSB CHI90LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA218.md): Cessna 150 · Brighton, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N11284 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection.
- [NTSB CHI90LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA216.md): Cessna 188 · Salisbury, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N9106R · Substantial damage
  > Proper touchdown point not attained and go-around not performed by the PIC.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV09.md): Pietenpol AIR Camper · Minonk, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N535CG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inattention to visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI90DEP08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEP08.md): Christen Industries Eagle II · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N44ED · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control, his misjudgment of proper glidepath and his not performing a timely go-around.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM08.md): Cessna 150L · Holland, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N741MF · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. Factors related to the accident were: darkness & impairment of the pilot due to carbon monoxide.
- [NTSB ANC90LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA135.md): Aerospatiale SA-315B · Tok, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N58000 · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the fuel filter element in the aircraft by company/maintenance personnel, and subsequent contamination of the fuel system by unfiltered fuel. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate design of the fuel filter assembly, which…
- [NTSB SEA90LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA155.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Chehalis, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N27454 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind ws a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX90DVG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVG14.md): Don G. Kaye RV-3 · Willows, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N840DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control on the runway after experiencing a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX90DUJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUJ07.md): Warkentin KR-2 · Page, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N36119 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the fuel selector when he actuated the foot operated main landing gear.
- [NTSB FTW90FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA152.md): Cessna 150L · Leesville, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N10472 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain vs while maneuvering and the fact that altitude was insufficient for recovery from the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI90LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA223.md): Stearman E-75 · Mt. Grove, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N5368N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate maintenance and servicing of the aircraft. A factor was water contamination in fuel tank.
- [NTSB CHI90DER05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DER05.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Ulen, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N82521 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft to avoid the inadvertent entry into a stall/spin at low altitude which resulted in impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA156.md): Cessna 152 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N5265L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly judge the stopping distance of the airplane and his subsequent failure to perform a go around. Factors in the accident were the tailwind condition at the airport.
- [NTSB ANC90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA133.md): Cessna 207 · Tetlin, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N40CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to mountain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC90LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA132.md): Cessna C-T210 · Sleeper Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N6016N · Substantial damage
  > Improper fuel tank selection.
- [NTSB NYC90LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA186.md): Rockwell 112TC · Mt. Bethel, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N112FF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors were wet grass and poor braking action.
- [NTSB MIA90FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA166.md): Rockwell 680-E · Titusville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N599BB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight with a known unairworthy mechanical condition resulting in a subsequent loss of engine power and forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA274.md): Cessna 340A · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N38AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to properly position the fuel selector prior to flight, and the failure of the check pilot to adequately supervise the conduct of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI90LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA215.md): Cessna 152 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N757UX · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI90FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA214.md): Cessna 150L · Donnybrook, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N10094 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in hilly terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and the surrounding steeply rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90DTG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DTG03.md): Eagle DW-1 · Jamestown, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N8810E · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the powerline during an aerial application manuever.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV07.md): Pitts S2B · Springfield, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N260RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed and allowed the aircraft to stall during the break turn to downwind.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE09.md): Bennert Sidewinder · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N81X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for winds conditions on landing approach.
- [NTSB BFO90LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA072.md): Cessna A152 · Hyden, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N4728A · Destroyed
  > The pilot intentionally continuing VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the thunderstorms and the pilot's lack of instrument…
- [NTSB ATL90DKG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKG06.md): Prosser Mono FLY · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N7016M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's failure to ensure that the substituted control stick was adequately attached to the aileron bell crank.
- [NTSB SEA90TL#07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90TL%2307.md): Boeing Vertol 107-11 · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N6672D · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC90LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA188.md): Cessna 150M · Rochester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N45238 · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC90LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA187.md): Bell 206B · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N750LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that adequate fuel was on board for the flight.
- [NTSB NYC90LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA185.md): Cessna 140 · Middlesex, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N76850 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to execute a go-around. Factors which contributed to the accident was his misjudgement of speed and distance which resulted in overshooting the landing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA184.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N7265F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not obtain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun. The factors were altitude, wet runway, and go around not performed.
- [NTSB NYC90DNE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNE04.md): Rotorway RW 152 · Southwick, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing due to improper use of the rotorcraft flight controls, and the decision to put fuel in only one side.
- [NTSB LAX90LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA275.md): Robinson R22B · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N8044Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling at a low altitude which resulted in a rate of descent that could not be arrested prior to colliding with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX90LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA270.md): Cessna 172G · Trinity Center, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N4205L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed and his failure to touchdown at the proper location on the runway.
- [NTSB LAX90DXQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DXQ03.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Tule Lake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N45116 · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure due to mechanical failure of the distributor.
- [NTSB CHI90DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DTG02.md): Hiller UH-12-E · Garrison, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N133HA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the helicopter tail rotor control cable. A factor related to the accident was the chafing of the tail rotor control cable.
- [NTSB CHI90DTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DTG01.md): Cessna 188 · Dazey, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N8024V · Substantial damage
  > A blockage of the fuel tank vent line. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which the pilot had to make the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL90LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA155.md): Cessna 172L · Greensboro, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N4386Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and attain the proper touchdown point during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL90DKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKG05.md): Ayres Bull Thrush · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N4025Q · Destroyed
  > Failure of the engine main oil line which allowed the engine oil to be ignited by the hot engine.
- [NTSB ANC90FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA134.md): Helio Courier H-295 · 40 Se Bettles, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N6493V · Destroyed
  > The failure and separation of the #5 connecting rod bolt and cap which resulted in the rupture of the engine housing and subsequent engine fire due to oil spillage, and an inadequately mounted vertical fin/stabilator. A contributing factor was the inadequate…
- [NTSB SEA90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA156.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N1804U · No damage
  > Passenger spilling a hot cup of coffee in her lap while the flight was in cruise flight.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1990&page=20

## 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=19&year=1990

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