# NTSB investigations, 1989

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 ANC90LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA029.md): Piper PA-18 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1989 · N8569D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the non-certificated Pilot to remove ice/frost from the wing(s) prior to flight. His lack of training and qualification were probable contributing factors.
- [NTSB ANC90FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA021.md): Piper PA-31 · Beluga, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1989 · N302SC · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude. Darkness and adverse weather conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA90FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA027.md): Cessna 172N · Nordland, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1989 · N2228E · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC90FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA040.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Frenchtown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1989 · N6894Y · Destroyed
  > The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the turbocharger tailpipe exhaust stack on the right engine by the mechanic(s). The failure of the tailpipe permitted heat from the exhaust to weaken the main spar of the right wing resulting in a catastrophic…
- [NTSB CHI90LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA048.md): Cessna 310Q · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1989 · N117CC · Substantial damage
  > The undetermined engine compartment fire during the initial climbout. A factor was the failure of the pilot to shut off the fuel supply to the engine.
- [NTSB ATL90LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA042.md): Bell TH-1 · Creola, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1989 · N106SR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a #21 bearing failure. The bearing failed as a result of inadequate maintenance. A factor in the accident was the pilot operating the helicopter within the avoid operating envelope.
- [NTSB LAX90LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA054.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Bumble Bee, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1989 · N4101E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to apply carburetor heat in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the desert terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA046.md): Cessna 150M · Lacrosse, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1989 · N704NP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper pre-flight planning/preparation, which did not include a plan to refuel the aircraft as necessary. The student pilot's lack of total experience contributed to this accident, as did the cfi's inadequate supervision of the student.
- [NTSB CHI90LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA045.md): Beech 58P · Harrison, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1989 · N6036S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his distance, speed, and altitude on final approach and failed to attain the proper touchdown. Factors related to the accident were: uneven (rising) terrain near the runway threshold and the runway light.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE04.md): Cessna 172RG · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 18, 1989 · N9562B · Substantial damage
  > Dual student's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and remedial action not attained by the CFI. A factor related to the accident was: a snow bank adjacent the runway.
- [NTSB MKC90FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA038.md): Piper J3C-65 · Lynch, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1989 · N6874H · Destroyed
  > Airspeed was not maintained by the pilot resulting in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB ATL90LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA041.md): Beech A36 · Nashville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1989 · N8EM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was the ditch the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB ATL90FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA040.md): Cessna 182 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1989 · N8940T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the Cessna pilot to remain clear of the helicopter after experiencing a partial power loss.
- [NTSB SEA90FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA030.md): Crawford-Gordon Thorp T-18 · Austin, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1989 · N111GC · Destroyed
  > An improper major alteration performed by the pilot. As a result of this modification, the propeller failed in flight.
- [NTSB LAX90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA052.md): Piper PA-12 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1989 · N3266M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN90FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA033.md): Beech B35-A33 · Castle Rock, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1989 · N477T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control as a result of spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB BFO90FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA012.md): British Aerospace BAE 3101 · Staunton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1989 · N851JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly align the airplane with the runway heading during the takeoff run. Factors related to the accident were: airport personnel's failure to assure that runway marking and edge lights were adequately cleared of snow, adverse…
- [NTSB NYC90FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA039.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Cairo Township, NY · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1989 · N45CH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly into the known adverse weather and his failure to select an altitude that would provide terrain clearance. Factors were: the adverse weather and the pilot's disregard for the forecasted conditions.
- [NTSB MIA90IA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90IA039.md): Boeing 727 · Ormond Beach, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1989 · N64339 · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command in the Beech 300 to comply with an ATC clearance in a timely manner, while diverting his attention, and failure of the ATC controller to assure that IFR separation was maintained.
- [NTSB LAX90DXQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DXQ01.md): Bennet Spezio Tuholer · Chilcoot, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 15, 1989 · N8841 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision by failing to maintain proper terrain clearance while maneuvering near the ground to observe some deer.
- [NTSB ANC90FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA020.md): Boeing 747-400 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1989 · PHBFC · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent encounter with volcanic ash cloud, which resulted in damage from foreign material (foreign object) and subsequent compressor stalling of all engines. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of available information about the ash cloud to…
- [NTSB LAX90LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA051.md): Cessna 172 · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1989 · N739EQ · Substantial damage
  > Pilot misjudged clearance between the aircraft's wing tip & the fuel truck. A factor related to the accident was: the proximity of the vehicle (fuel truck).
- [NTSB FTW90TL#01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90TL%2301.md): Hughes 369E · Stroud, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Dec 14, 1989 · N600TP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI90IA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90IA044.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1989 · N8969E · Minor damage
  > Inadequate snow removal by airport personnel.
- [NTSB MKC90LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA039.md): Beech 80 · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1989 · N525GT · Substantial damage
  > An inoperative landing gear extension system due to failure of an electric motor and a misplaced emergency crank handle.
- [NTSB SEA90LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA029.md): Aero Commander 600 S-2D · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1989 · N1767S · Destroyed
  > An engine loss of power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the embankment.
- [NTSB LAX90LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA081.md): Cessna 414 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1989 · N8247Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance between his aircraft and ground objects during a taxi to the ramp area.
- [NTSB LAX90DJA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DJA02.md): Bryce Duster BJ-1B · Haleiwa, Oahu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 11, 1989 · N25601 · Substantial damage
  > The separation in flight of the vertical wood fin from the main structure. It was not determined if the separation was due to overload forces or fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW90IA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90IA043.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Baton Rouge, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1989 · N416AA · No damage
  > The captain's excessive speed during a turn off of the runway, and his failure to maintain directional control. The wet taxiway was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA018.md): Cessna 402 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1989 · N67941 · Substantial damage
  > Physical impairment of the vehicle driver, from consumption of alcohol, which resulted in a collision with the airplane. The vehicle and dark night were considered to be related factors.
- [NTSB CHI90LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA069.md): Piper PA-28-161 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1989 · N4372S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the solo student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, the student pilot's lack of total inexperience, and the runway lights.
- [NTSB CHI90LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA041.md): Cessna 172N II · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1989 · N75912 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flaps to provide lift on short final approach instead of applying power and the failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV01.md): Cessna 210D · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 10, 1989 · N3955Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was the rough uneven terrain in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB ATL90FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA038.md): Cessna T210N · Spindale, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1989 · N5417C · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper IFR procedure which resulted in descent below the minimum descent altitude. Contributingfactor(s) was: the fog and low ceiling.
- [NTSB ANC90LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA019.md): Maule M-5 · Becky Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1989 · N6220M · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the ski attach fitting due to being fabricated locally from the wrong steel which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB NYC90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA037.md): Cessna 172G · Uxbridge, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1989 · N4289L · Destroyed
  > Ice in the fuel strainer, which restricted fuel flow & resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane, when he abruptly maneuvered it to avoid a transmission wire during a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC90FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA038.md): Boeing 727-31 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1989 · N727PJ · Substantial damage
  > Thermal distress of the first stage turbine blades of the nuber one engine causing a degradation of material properties which resulted in blade fractures. The reason for the thermal distress was not determined.
- [NTSB LAX90LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA050.md): Hughes 369HS · Waimea, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1989 · N9161F · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the pc tube by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in fatigue failure of the tube due to induced bending stresses.
- [NTSB CHI90LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA042.md): Beech V35 · Cable, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1989 · N7988M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the gusty, crosswind conditions which existed.
- [NTSB CHI90FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA040.md): Cessna 172M · Linden, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1989 · N1326U · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient speed for flight. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's operation of the airplane above the maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB BFO90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA016.md): Piper PA-31 · Morgantown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1989 · N7485L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed. Ice on the ramp and the location of the fence were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA90FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA028.md): Cessna 210-5 (205) · Rainier, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1989 · CFOXF · Destroyed
  > Continued flight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from wooded mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the weather/terrain conditions.
- [NTSB MIA90IA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90IA038.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Tallahassee, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1989 · N404EA · Minor damage
  > Failure of the first officer to properly align the aircraft for landing, and the captain's delay in taking remedial action.
- [NTSB ANC90LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA028.md): Cessna 182 · Chakachamna Lk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1989 · N8849T · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight preparation of the takeoff area by the pilot, and his attempt to take off on unsuitable terrain. The soft/snow covered terrain was considered to be a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA016.md): Cessna 180 · Alexander Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1989 · N9418C · Substantial damage
  > Selection of unsuitable terrain by the pilot. The snow covered terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA037.md): Cessna 172 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1989 · N8785B · Destroyed
  > The engine seized from oil starvation (lack of oil or oil pressure), which resulted in the aircraft being ditched at sea.
- [NTSB LAX90LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA047.md): Cessna 182E · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1989 · N2957Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to go around when he had too much speed and insufficient distance to stop on the runway. A factor related to the accident was: the uneven terrain beyond the departure end…
- [NTSB LAX90LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA049.md): Cessna 150D · Inyokern, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1989 · N4390U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat when climatic conditions were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ATL90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA037.md): Beech A36 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1989 · N2997S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane engine due to fuel exhaustion over terrain unsuitable for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL90LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA035.md): Waco HRE · Alexander City, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1989 · N31654 · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure due to separation of the magneto as a result of a broken mounting stud. The mounting stud most likely failed due to vibrations induced by an inadequately balanced crankshaft.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1989&page=3

## 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") = 1989
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=2&year=1989

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