# 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. Page 2 of 50 · 2,479 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI91LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA049.md): Cessna 150 · Monroe, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1990 · N2834S · Substantial damage > Directional control not maintained by the PIC. - [NTSB SEA91LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA034.md): Beech D50C · Snohomish, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1990 · N833Q · Substantial damage > The obstruction (protruding door support bracket) in the doorway of the aircraft; failure of the company/operator personnel, the pilot, and the skydivers to assure that the doorway was clear of obstructions; and subsequent snagging of the d-ring, which… - [NTSB NYC91LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA052.md): Beech 35-C33 · Concord, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1990 · N8696Q · Substantial damage > The improper starting procedure used by the pilot. - [NTSB NYC91LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA049.md): Robinson R22 · West Kingston, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1990 · N9073S · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing was the malfunction of the pedal assembly. - [NTSB MIA91LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA044.md): Beech F33A · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1990 · N81562 · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion for undetermined reasons. This caused the pistons to seize in the cylinders. - [NTSB DEN91LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA025.md): Grumman AA1B · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1990 · N1638R · Substantial damage > Low cylinder compression and fouled spark plug. - [NTSB DEN91IA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91IA026.md): British Aerospace BAE 146-200 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1990 · N609AW · Minor damage > The catastrophic failure of the no.12 blade on the 4th stage turbine wheel, and failure of company maintenance personnel to identify the preexisting crack during maintenance inspection. - [NTSB NYC91LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA048.md): Cessna 150L · Nw Philadelphia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1990 · N6891G · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during an attempted go-around which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: improper use of the mixture control and carburetor heat. - [NTSB LAX91LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA055.md): Cessna 150G · Fresno, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1990 · N4651X · Destroyed > The pilots intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors in the accident were: the foggy weather conditions; spatial disorientation; and the pilot's over confidence in his own personal… - [NTSB CHI91DCQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ02.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Brownell, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 14, 1990 · CGDLC · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's failure to ensure that the aircraft had been refueled. - [NTSB NYC91LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA047.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Easton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1990 · N9898K · Substantial damage > The flight instructor allowed the airplane to get too low on final approach during the demonstration of a power off landing. - [NTSB LAX91FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA059.md): Cessna 182C · Globe, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1990 · N8922T · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to conduct a weather evaluation prior to flight and his attempt to conduct his flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions. Low ceilings along his flight route and self induced pressure to reach his… - [NTSB CHI91LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA057.md): Cessna 172M · Austin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1990 · N1489U · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command (student)'s failure to properly evaluate and compensate for gusty wind condiitons and to maintain directional of the aircraft during initial climb. Contributing was the student pilot's lack of total experience and wind gusts. - [NTSB CHI91LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA046.md): Luscombe 8E · Mundelein, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1990 · N71207 · Substantial damage > Landing gear tire failure and directional control not maintained by the pic/cfi. - [NTSB MIA91LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA043.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Jupiter, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1990 · N4480F · Substantial damage > Partial loss of engine power due to failure of an exhaust valve, due to a valve guide that was worn beyond specifications. - [NTSB MIA91LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA042.md): Cessna 172G · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1990 · N5780R · Destroyed > Failure to maintain aircraft control after intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB ATL91LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA032.md): Cessna 150J · Willard, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1990 · N60840 · Substantial damage > Pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing his airplane and his failure to raise the flaps after landing. This resulted in his inability to decelerate during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the rough, uneven runway condition. - [NTSB NYC91FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA046.md): Aerostar S-60A · Columbus, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1990 · N3589J · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The unfavorable wind and temperature inversion were related factors. - [NTSB CHI91DEM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEM02.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · North Muskegon, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 11, 1990 · N44350 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's not maintaining sufficient airspeed and entering into an inadvertent stall. Factors related to this accident were fuel starvation and the pilot-in-command's not selecting a proper fuel tank selector position. - [NTSB CHI91DEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEE02.md): Maule M-4-220C · Romeoville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 11, 1990 · N40614 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection resulting in power loss from fuel contamination. A factor in the accident was the owner's failure to accomplish airworthiness directive 84-9-7 which provided direct, convenient access to sample and purge the main… - [NTSB ATL91LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA030.md): Beech S35 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1990 · N53G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to ensure that the engine oil filter was properly installed prior to flight, resulting in engine oil loss and eventual failure of the engine. - [NTSB ANC91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA015.md): Piper PA-32 · Kongikank, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1990 · N8225J · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed during approach resulting in an inadverrtent stall annd uncontrolled descent into the ground. - [NTSB FTW91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA024.md): Cessna 152 · Gilmer, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1990 · N68776 · Substantial damage > A power loss due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. - [NTSB SEA91LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA031.md): Beech 3NM · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N9159B · Substantial damage > The failure of the right engine master rod. - [NTSB SEA90FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA079.md): Bell 206B-3 · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N53MA · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to maintain rotor RPM, and a delay by the FAA inspector (flight examiner) in taking remedical action. - [NTSB MIA91WA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91WA053.md): Astar AS-350D · San Jose, Costa Rica · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 9, 1990 · N3792E · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA91LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA041.md): Cessna 182RG · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N5157T · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB LAX91LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA054.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 369D · Haleakla Nat Pk, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N1113L · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the unporting of the fuel supply pick-up. - [NTSB LAX91LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA051.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Madera, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N3080H · Substantial damage > Engine failure due to a plugged vent line, affecting the ability of the system to transfer fuel to the main tank. - [NTSB LAX91FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA052.md): de Havilland DHC-6-100 · Perris Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N121PM · Substantial damage > A loss of power on the left engine due to a fatigue failure of a compressor turbine blade leading to further compressor blade damage; a worn power turbine governor throttle cam assembly which led to loss of power on the right engine; and inadequate… - [NTSB FTW91LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA023.md): Bell 206L-1 · W.Cameron 266 · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N5753B · Destroyed > Failure of the helicopter's aft landing gear crosstube assembly due to fatigue. - [NTSB FTW91LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA022.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Boerne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N61080 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to climb over obstacles due to encountering a downdraft which exceeded the climb capability of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the downdraft. - [NTSB CHI91LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA045.md): Laister LP-49 · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N26LP · Substantial damage > Failure to maintain directional control by the pilot. Factors related to the accident are lack of total experience in type aircraft, and type of operation. - [NTSB CHI91LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA044.md): Cessna 182RG · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N756ZQ · Substantial damage > Excessive lowering of flaps resulted in aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot..inadequate airspeed resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent collision with the terrain. Factors related to the accident were: a gusty crosswind and a delayed go-around… - [NTSB ATL91LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA029.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Senoia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N5003T · Substantial damage > Improper preflight planning and preparation by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors to the accident were the dark night operation and the collision with utility lines. - [NTSB ANC91LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA016.md): Beech BE-77 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N3809Y · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly perform the aircraft preflight resulting in a collision with a tow bar during initial taxi. - [NTSB SEA91LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA033.md): Erco 415-C · Ola, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1990 · N3522H · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude for terrain clearance. Also causal was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol. Contributing factors were the night light condition and the hilly terrain. - [NTSB CHI91LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA043.md): Cessna 152 · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1990 · N48779 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's aircraft. - [NTSB ATL91LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA034.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1990 · N9685J · Substantial damage > The pilots's inadequate visual lookout during flight. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude. - [NTSB ATL91LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA028.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Humboldt, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1990 · N7634W · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the student's lack of recent experience. - [NTSB ATL91LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA027.md): Beech 23C · Dunlap, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1990 · N5147M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat properly, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice, followed by a complete loss of engine power. Factors to this accident were carburetor icing conditions and the rough and uneven terrain at the crash… - [NTSB ATL91FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA025.md): Cessna 150J · Ripley, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1990 · N51160 · Destroyed > Performing a stall maneuver at an altitude below prescribed minimums, and his failure to apply correct flight control inputs to recover from the stall and spin. - [NTSB SEA91LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA030.md): Robinson Wenoso · Olympia, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1990 · N1041 · Destroyed > The inadvertant stall/spin and loss of aircraft control by the pilot in command while performing aerobatic maneuvers. - [NTSB NYC91LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA044.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1990 · N8339D · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to prevent an overrun. Factors related to the accident were a partial power loss due to a faulty ignition system. - [NTSB MIA91TF#01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91TF%2301.md): Bell 206B · Boca Grande, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Dec 7, 1990 · N905CA · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW91LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA021.md): Cessna 150E · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1990 · N3956U · Destroyed > An underpowered takeoff attempt due to incorrectly set magnetos. Contributing was the transmission lines. - [NTSB DEN91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA024.md): Cessna 170A · Welsh, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1990 · N1344D · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty wind. - [NTSB BFO91LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA019.md): Cessna 152 · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1990 · N68243 · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI). Factors related to the accident were: inadequate preflight of the aircraft by the pilot(s) and in-flight opening of the door. - [NTSB NYC91LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA043.md): Cessna 210L · New Haven, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1990 · N5280V · Destroyed > The failure of the vehicle driver to adequately monitor the radio/traffic pattern. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the aircraft's loss of electrical power after activating the runway lights and entering the pattern, and the lack of visual… - [NTSB MIA91LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA040.md): Bell 206B · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1990 · N2756P · Substantial damage > The incorrect cyclic control input by the student during the touchdown autorotation landing and failure of the CFI to correct this before the helicopter touched down. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1990&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") = 1990 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=2&year=1990 --- 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.