# 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 MIA91LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1990 · N25053 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb while maneuvering to avoid a flock of birds, resulting in an in flight collision with trees. Factor(s) included: attention diverted.
- [NTSB DEN91LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA023.md): Cessna 150H · Clifton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1990 · N23467 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall. Factors were: tailwind, wrong runway selected, and failure to raise flaps.
- [NTSB DEN91LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA021.md): Gulfstream AA-5B · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1990 · N4557E · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing. A realted factor was: low light condition at dusk.
- [NTSB CHI91LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA030.md): Cessna 177 · Mount Ayr, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1990 · N13747 · Substantial damage
  > Proper touch-down point not attained and go-around delayed by the PIC. Contributing factors were a downwind, crosswind, weather evaluation misjudged, wrong runway selected and lack of total experience by the PIC.
- [NTSB ANC91FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA014.md): Cessna 170 · 40 W Of Clear, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1990 · N4030V · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot-in-command's loss of control while attempting to operate under visual flight rule while in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the whiteout condition created by the vast expanse of white lake…
- [NTSB NYC91FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA035.md): Cessna 414A · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1990 · N2693F · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow the published ILS procedure and his continued descent below the decision height. Darkness and the adverse weather conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX91LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA046.md): Cessna T303A · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1990 · N2290C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging the distance between the airplane and hangar.
- [NTSB LAX91LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA038.md): Aerostar S-77A · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1990 · N3605T · Substantial damage
  > Strength degradation of the kevlar suspension cables, due to previous heat damage. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the quick release line to release, and susceptibility of kevlar suspension cables to heat.
- [NTSB LAX91FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA037.md): Robinson R22Beta · Simi Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1990 · N80783 · Destroyed
  > A divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason, which resulted in rotor contact to the tailboom and cockpit.
- [NTSB FTW91LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA018.md): Cessna 172L · Mount Ida, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1990 · N4275Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to compensate for the adverse wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control on touchdown. A factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW91DRD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRD02.md): Piper PA-J3C-65 · Mer Rouge, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 24, 1990 · N6100H · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall at an altitude too low to allow for recovery.
- [NTSB ATL91LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA021.md): Cessna 150 · Arlington, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1990 · N7234S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in this accident was gusty winds.
- [NTSB NYC91LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA036.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cheswold, DE · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1990 · N7400J · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight, by a non-instrument rated pilot in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors related to the accident were: his decision to fly after he received weather briefings which inlcuded 'VFR flight not recommended'.
- [NTSB NYC91FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA034.md): Cessna 172M · Perham, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1990 · N9086H · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiating flight into known icing conditions which resulted in an accumulation of airframe ice and a failure to maintain airspeed. The contributing factor was the existing icing conditions.
- [NTSB FTW91FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA017.md): Beech B55 · England, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1990 · N811J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgement of altitude, which resulted in his failure to arrest descent from a dive. The pilot's impaired judgment from consumption of ethanol (alcohol) was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN91LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA022.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1990 · N8660W · Substantial damage
  > A pilot induced inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB BFO91LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA018.md): Bell 47J2A · Matoaca, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1990 · N8514P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of four propeller retention and the pilot's misjudgement of the forced landing approach.
- [NTSB SEA91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA024.md): Cessna 182L · Kamiah, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1990 · N3167R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA91LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA022.md): Beech 65-88 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1990 · N6CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of his touchdown due to disorientation caused by his lack of forward visibility created by an accumulation of ice on the windshield.
- [NTSB SEA91FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA021.md): Beech 95-55 · Hayden Lake, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1990 · N903T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure in failing to intercept the proper glideslope path.
- [NTSB LAX91LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA041.md): Cessna 180 · Young, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1990 · N2574K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected the wrong runway and attempted to land with a tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX91FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA036.md): Beech 95-A55 · Woodland, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1990 · N1594S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgement of his altitude to assure terrain clearance during a night visual approach. Contributing factors were the dark night, unlit terrain, the pilot's lack of recent night time, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airport, and an…
- [NTSB CHI91FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA031.md): Piper PA-32-RT300 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1990 · N9800K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night, adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's overconfidence in continuing VFR flight into these conditions.
- [NTSB CHI91DEX01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEX01.md): Cessna 210G · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 22, 1990 · N5819F · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane resulting in an engine power loss due to water and fuel contamination. A contributing factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB NYC91LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA033.md): Cessna 152 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1990 · N6107B · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained by the student pilot.
- [NTSB NYC91DFA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DFA01.md): Lowe/Law Glasair SH-3 · Kingston, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 21, 1990 · N330 · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing that collapsed the left main gear due to overload failure of the trunion.
- [NTSB ATL91FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA018.md): Cessna 182E · Blairsville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1990 · N3506Y · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion resulting in engine stoppage, and the pilot's failure to obtain fuel earlier in the flight.
- [NTSB SEA91FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA020.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Albion, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1990 · N4325X · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's apprehension of flying in the forecasted weather, and the adverse weather conditions…
- [NTSB MIA91FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA029.md): Cessna 172M · Homestead, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1990 · N80509 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to insure adequate fuel was present in the aircraft for the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX91LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA035.md): Cessna 210M · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1990 · N9139M · Destroyed
  > The failure of the number 5 cylinder piston connecting rod due to bending and subsequent fatigue fracture. Contributing to the accident was the improper starting procedure accomplished by an unidentified person which resulted in excessive fuel in the cylinder…
- [NTSB LAX91FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA040.md): Beech S-35 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1990 · N5748K · Destroyed
  > Proper altitude not maintained. Contributing to the accident was: the lack of supplemental oxygen on board the aircraft, pilot fatigue, improper use of the auto pilot, and pilot complacency.
- [NTSB DEN91FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA020.md): Cessna T210L · Clovis, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1990 · N22054 · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent descent into the ground while conducting a non-precision instrument approach, as a result of the pilot failing to stop his descent at mda. A factor is low visibility due to fog.
- [NTSB ATL91LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA019.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1990 · N8774N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a piston pin plug which resulted in a total loss of power. Factors in the accident were an inadequate engine overhaul which led to premature engine wear, and the pilot's failure to obtain proper maintenance following a loss of engine oil pressure.
- [NTSB SEA91LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA018.md): Champion 7ECA · Bremerton, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1990 · N7584U · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not maintain altitude.
- [NTSB NYC91LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA032.md): Burkhart Grob G103A · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1990 · N923BG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing technique and the instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB FTW91FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA016.md): MBB BO 105CB4 · Cameron, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1990 · N3536T · Destroyed
  > The company's maintenance personnel's failure to install the cyclic interconnect tube and their failure to inspect the helicopter prior to flight.
- [NTSB SEA91FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA019.md): Cessna 206 · Pullman, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1990 · N5184U · Destroyed
  > The pilot displayed inadequate inflight planning and decision making. Factors to the accident were: the weather was obscured, the dark night condition, and a proper altitude not maintained.
- [NTSB NYC91LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA031.md): Beech B36TC · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1990 · N38PK · Substantial damage
  > Premature rotation and an inadvertent stall. Factors include lack of total experience in this type of aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC91LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA030.md): Cessna 150H · Freeport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1990 · N23330 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's miscalculations of the amount of fuel on the airplane required for the flight. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA91LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA028.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Inverness, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1990 · N4820L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors were: uel exhaustion, the pilot's lack of total aeronautical experience, and soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA015.md): Cessna 195 · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1990 · N4320V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake system to release after application for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB DEN91IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91IA019.md): Beech J-35 · Brighton, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1990 · N8263D · Minor damage
  > The failure of the engine fuel feed line resulting in a complete loss of power. Contributing to the incident was improper installation of the fuel feed transducer.
- [NTSB CHI91DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ01.md): Robert Bressler Pitts S-1E · St. Francis, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 18, 1990 · N53RB · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB MIA91LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA027.md): Cessna 172P · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1990 · N51101 · Destroyed
  > Delay of the pilot to obtain assistance and, as a result, he ditched the airplane near a boat due to a low fuel supply.
- [NTSB LAX91LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA033.md): Mooney M20E · Tuba City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1990 · N5703Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the piston rings which reduced the available engine power, and the pilot's continued operation of his airplane with a known engine deficiency during the relatively high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB LAX91LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA032.md): Cessna 172RG · San Clemente, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1990 · N5257V · Destroyed
  > The pilots selection of improper cruise altitude while operating under a low overcast on a dark night. A factor in the accident was fatigue and lack of sleep.
- [NTSB LAX91DXQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91DXQ01.md): Pitts S-1E · Carson City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 17, 1990 · N9QB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll and the abrupt pullup to a premature takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW91DRG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRG01.md): Taylor Titch MK III · Seguin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 17, 1990 · N14D · Destroyed
  > The pilot lost control at low level. Factors were the pilot attempting aerobatic maneuvers with insuffient altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB SEA91LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA017.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Boise, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1990 · N57434 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delaying remedial action after a poor landing approach.
- [NTSB NYC91LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA029.md): Piper PA-32-301R · Alton, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1990 · N8473H · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was made.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1990&page=5

## 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=4&year=1990

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