# NTSB investigations, AR

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 MKC90LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA112.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N301KK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the powerplant due to a sheared timing gear. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and restricted vision due to fog.
- [NTSB MKC90LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA111.md): Grumman G-164A · Bald Knob, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N8852H · Substantial damage
  > The powerplant failure for undetermined causes. Contributing factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MKC90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA109.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Searcy, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1990 · N2628H · Substantial damage
  > Pilot impairment from consumption of alcohol, inadequate preflight by the pilot, and fuel contamination with water and dirt (mud) in the system.
- [NTSB MKC90LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA117.md): Bell 47G · Wynne, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1990 · N41SD · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear skid entangled with a fuel hose. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB MKC90LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA104.md): Champion 7KCAB · Scott, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1990 · N5187T · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Related to the accident was tall grass and soft terrain.
- [NTSB MKC90FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA101.md): Beech J-35 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1990 · N7242B · Destroyed
  > Aircraft stall, from which recovery was not achieved.
- [NTSB MKC90LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA097.md): Mooney M20C · Little Rock, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N6824N · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Related to the accident was: unsuitable terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MKC90LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA095.md): Cessna 150 · Allport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1990 · N50973 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions, power lines and visual outlook inadequate by the pilot.
- [NTSB MKC90LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA090.md): Grumman G-164B · Des Arc, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1990 · N8139K · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel, due to improper ground servicing of the aircraft, and an improper preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB MKC90LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA094.md): Bennett KR-1 · Blytheville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1990 · N31123 · Substantial damage
  > Improper handling of the aircraft during a high speed taxi.
- [NTSB MKC90FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA091.md): Piper PA32RT-300 · Mansfield, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1990 · N2208N · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into IMC. Contributing to the accident were the low ceilings, rain, and turbulence encountered at low altitude, and the pilot's lack of instrument training/experience.
- [NTSB MKC90LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA085.md): Boeing A75N1 · Pleasant Grove, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1990 · N1902M · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in carburetor icing. The weather (carburetor icing condition) was a related factor.
- [NTSB MKC90LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA083.md): Bell 47G-2 · Harrisburg, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1990 · N4779U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the generator, and failure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM.
- [NTSB MKC90LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA080.md): Grumman G-164A · Mounds, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1990 · N6556 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway and the resultant tailwind condition.
- [NTSB MKC90LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA079.md): Rockwell S-2R · Des Arc, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1990 · N4183X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine fuel pump.
- [NTSB MKC90LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA076.md): Grumman G-164B · Newport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1990 · N3630U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment, which resulted in an encounter with soft/wet (muddy) terrain and a subsequent nose over of the aircraft.
- [NTSB MKC90DPG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90DPG01.md): Volksplane WE-1 · Wooster, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 18, 1990 · N3938 · Destroyed
  > The power loss for undetermined reasons and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's maximum performance takeoff.
- [NTSB MKC90LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA067.md): Grumman AG-CAT G-164A · Parkin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N5336 · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of the engine's master connecting rod.
- [NTSB MKC90LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA066.md): Beech A23 · Fordyce, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N3520R · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's intentional interference with the flight by seizing the controls and shutting off the engine.
- [NTSB MKC90LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA064.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Elaine, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1990 · N28625 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable weather conditions, runway condition, and the pilot's overconfidence in himself and the aircraft.
- [NTSB MKC90LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA061.md): Rockwell S-2R · Monette, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1990 · N8522V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine exhaust valve.
- [NTSB MKC90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA062.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Lonoke, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1990 · N2927P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. His lack of experience in the type of aircraft was a related factor.
- [NTSB MKC90LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA060.md): Cessna 140 · Brinkley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1990 · N90061 · Substantial damage
  > Recovery from bounced landing not performed and porpoise encountered by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA059.md): Maule M-6-235 · El Dorado, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N644SL · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A factor related to the accident was: the crosswind.
- [NTSB MKC90LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA053.md): Cessna 150 · Palestine, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1990 · N3049V · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB MKC90LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA051.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1990 · N8298K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to attain the proper touchdown point and the delayed initiation of the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the fence struck during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB MKC90MA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90MA049.md): Grumman G1159 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 7 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1990 · N46TE · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to follow IFR procedures (maintain an ILS glide path or initiate a missed approach) during an IFR arrival to the airport. Factors related to the accident were: unfavorable weather conditions, an erroneous wind indication from…
- [NTSB MKC90LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA028.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1989 · N95177 · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight which resulted in water contamination in the fuel system and the subsequent loss of power.
- [NTSB MKC90LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA027.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1989 · N4115Y · Substantial damage
  > The banner tow pick up equipment became entangled resulting in a jammed rudder and restricted aircraft control.
- [NTSB MKC90FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA020.md): Cessna 402B · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N6382X · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the aircraft's fuel system which resulted in an in-flight fire. The origin of the fuel leak was not determined.
- [NTSB MKC90LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA015.md): Cessna 150 · Cherokee Vill, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1989 · N704SZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to use carburetor heat properly. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB MKC90LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA011.md): Cessna 172Q · Hiwasse, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1989 · N96299 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly plan the flight and insure that there was sufficient fuel to complete the flight. The pilot also failed to monitor the fuel level during the flight.
- [NTSB MKC90LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA023.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Heafer, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1989 · N1012Z · Substantial damage
  > The intentional swerve by the pilot during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the rough and soft terrain conditions.
- [NTSB MKC90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA007.md): Cessna 182 · Hasty, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N11PG · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure due to fuel starvation resulting from the collapse at the fuel cell. The fact that the forced landing was made in dark night conditions was a factor.
- [NTSB MKC90LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA001.md): Alon Aircoupe · Greers Ferry, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · CGODM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of performance data which resulted in the inability to gain sufficient airspeed for takeoff.
- [NTSB MKC89FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA196.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Bentonville, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1989 · N8995N · Destroyed
  > A loose oil line that became disconnected, when maintenance/inspection of the aircraft had not been completed, which resulted in loss of engine oil and subsequent failure of the connecting rod from lack of lubrication. A factor related to the accident was:…
- [NTSB MKC89LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA192.md): Pietenpol AIR Camper B4A · Horatio, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1989 · N10GF · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in carburetor ice. A factor related to the accident was: carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB MKC89LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA190.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Wabbaseka, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1989 · N10103 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from the tall vegetation (grass). The tall vegetation & high density altitude were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB MKC89LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA187.md): Beech V35B · Concord, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1989 · N699T · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the alternator wiring harness by the pilot/owner which resulted in chafed wiring and a subsequent electrical fire. The uneven terrain was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MKC89LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA182.md): Cessna 182 · Russell, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1989 · N3763D · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure, because of a valve which stuck in the open position, over terrain that was unsuitable for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MKC89DPG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DPG04.md): Rockwell S-2R · Moscow, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N4943X · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot. The guy wire was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MKC89LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA173.md): Mooney M20C · Fouke, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1989 · N6249U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion, at night. The ensuing forced landing resulted in a collision with a fencepost, ground swerve, and collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB MKC89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA172.md): Cessna 152 · Ft Smith, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1989 · N757HY · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A contributing factor was the road sign.
- [NTSB MKC89LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA170.md): Grumman G-164B · Portland, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1989 · N8116K · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to failure of an engine cylinder.
- [NTSB MKC89DPG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DPG03.md): PZL-Mielec M-18 · Parkin, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 28, 1989 · N2730D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout adequate to have avoided the powerlines.
- [NTSB MKC89IA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89IA168.md): Beech 65-90 · Springdale, AR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1989 · N195DP · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB MKC89LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA162.md): Rockwell S2R · Bono, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1989 · N8425V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in the airplane stalling/mushing and descending out of control until collision with trees.
- [NTSB MKC89DPG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DPG02.md): Rockwell S-2R · Reyno, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 5, 1989 · N4931X · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in a tight maneuver at inadequate airspeed and a subsequent stall. A contributing factor was the presence of high obstructions (trees).
- [NTSB MKC89LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA151.md): Piper J3 "CUB" · Morrilton, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1989 · N1414N · Substantial damage
  > The abrupt handling of the airplane by the pilot. He failed to maintain airspeed and inadvertantly stalled and spun the airplane at an altitude insufficient for recovery.
- [NTSB MKC89LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA150.md): Aero Commander S2R · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N8976Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's encounter with unsuitable terrain during a forced landing made necessary by the separation of three feet of one of the propeller blades.

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## 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" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=23&state=AR

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