# 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 CHI91FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA011.md): Cessna 172P · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1990 · N5499K · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed. Factors associated with the accident are premature rotation and the pilot's lack of recent total experience.
- [NTSB ANC91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA007.md): Piper PA-14 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1990 · N4290H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind, pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind, the soft runway, and lack of total experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA91WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91WA012.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lascahobas, Haiti · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 15, 1990 · N31575 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW91LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA006.md): Beech 77 · Arkadelphia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1990 · N38021 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation to the engine due to a blocked fuel system vent. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight, and contacting high vegetation and low trees during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC91LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA006.md): Mooney M20C · Madison Creek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1990 · N6601U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift off at an inadequate airspeed. Contributing to the accident was the unplowed snow on the runway.
- [NTSB SEA91FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA144.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mullan, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N4924L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC91LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA011.md): Robinson R22 · Woonsocket, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N666U · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the terrain to avoid getting the right skid caught in the grass, resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB NYC91DHA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DHA01.md): James Cote Kolb Twinstar MK II · Gilbertsville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N2224N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft after an interuption of power.
- [NTSB MIA91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA010.md): American AA-5 · Cape Coral, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N5825L · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power, caused by mechanical failure of the number 3 cylinder engine exhaust valve, for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA009.md): Cessna 177RG · De Funiak Spgs, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N52838 · Substantial damage
  > The loose fuel cap and failure of the pilot to assure the aircraft was properly preflighted, which resulted in fuel siphoning and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were: faulty fuel quantity gages, the pilot's decision to fly with…
- [NTSB CHI91LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA012.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N2600A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident is the pilot's lack of total experience in the accident type airplane.
- [NTSB CHI91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA009.md): Cessna 152 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N7385W · Substantial damage
  > A poorly planned approach, and failure to take remedial action by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91GA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91GA014.md): Cessna 172P · Williamsburg, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N99862 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's abrupt pull-up to avoid an obstacle. Contributing was the pilot-in-command's diverted attention to activities on the ground.
- [NTSB ATL91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA003.md): Grumman AA-5A · Lexington, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N7103L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish an approach profile which would have allowed him to make a safe landing on the runway. The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed throughout the approach. A factor to the accident was the collision with the railroad berm.
- [NTSB SEA91LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA006.md): Mooney M20F · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1990 · N9732M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fatigue fracture of the number 2 cylinder connecting rod. Factors related to the accident were: rough and uneven terrain at the accident site and the lack of suitable terrain for forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC91DNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DNC01.md): Skytek Skyseeker MK II · Chapman, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 13, 1990 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > In-flight failure of the outboard section of the wing, and the loss of aircraft control. Due to the unauthorized structural modification by the pilot/owner.
- [NTSB LAX91LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA011.md): Beech C35 · Independence, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1990 · N789D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an altitude adequate to avoid colliding with ojbects during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA009.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1990 · N5809U · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to perform preflight planning.
- [NTSB BFO91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA003.md): Mooney M20M · Culpeper, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1990 · N987CM · Destroyed
  > Intergranular cracking (fatigue) failure of the exhaust clamp, which resulted in a disconnected exhaust manifold (tailpipe), and subsequent fire in the engine compartment.
- [NTSB NYC91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA010.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · Monongahela, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1990 · N690X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate monitoring of the fuel burn which resulted in total fuel exhaustion. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's limited experience in the make and model of airplane, an erroneous fuel quantity indication, and the…
- [NTSB LAX91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA024.md): Cessna 152 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1990 · N24815 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots of both aircraft to see and avoid the other.
- [NTSB ANC91LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA005.md): Piper PA-20 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1990 · N7049K · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertant stall during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB ANC91GAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91GAMS1.md): Gulfstream Aerospace 690C · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Oct 12, 1990 · N45Q · Destroyed
  > Missing aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA91LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA005.md): Cessna 152 · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1990 · N757LC · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA004.md): Piper PA28-140 · Hamilton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1990 · N6660W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA009.md): Cessna 172N · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1990 · N2233E · Destroyed
  > A carburetor fire due to an engine backfire. A factor relating to the accident was improper remedial action taken by the pilot to extinguish the engine fire.
- [NTSB LAX91LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA008.md): Bell 47G4 · Merced, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1990 · N477JM · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX91DUM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91DUM01.md): Piper PA28-140 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 11, 1990 · N6147J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed. Contributing to the accident was an engine power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI91LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA008.md): Cessna 150 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1990 · N45328 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff ground run. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX91LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA006.md): Cessna 150 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1990 · N68350 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the airplane's altitude and the improper bounced landing recovery procedure. Contributing to this accident was the student pilot's total lack of expereince.
- [NTSB LAX91FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA005.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Redlands, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1990 · N8876W · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a fuel system leak of an undetermined origin.
- [NTSB DEN91LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA006.md): Cessna T210M · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1990 · N565RA · Substantial damage
  > Engine failiure resulting from maintenance discrepancies.
- [NTSB ANC91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA004.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1990 · N3330D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the excessive taxi speed and inadequate maintenance on the brakes by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA007.md): Waco UPF-7 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1990 · N32091 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take off roll.
- [NTSB FTW91LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA005.md): Cessna T210L · Lake Providence, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1990 · N4640Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to enter an area of forecast thrunderstorms. The factor was the severe downdraft encountered.
- [NTSB FTW91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA003.md): Cessna 172 · Claremore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1990 · N46174 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of pilot in command to insure the aircraft contained enough fuel for the flight resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC91FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA006.md): Cessna 152 · Griswold, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1990 · N4708M · Destroyed
  > A broken ehaust valve spring that resulted in a partial loss of power. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, lack of suitable terrain, and failure of the occupants to use their shoulder harnesses.
- [NTSB NYC91FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA005.md): Beech V35B · Ottawa, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1990 · N409E · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow the proper instrument procedure and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda) during an approach to the airport at night in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB LAX91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA004.md): Mooney M20K · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1990 · N252YD · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's ground collision with an unauthorized person who was located on the active runway. A contributing factor was related to the nighttime (light) condition which limited the pilot's ability to see the person prior to the impact.
- [NTSB DEN91FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA005.md): Beech P35 · Aurora, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1990 · N1568S · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall. Factors were his decision to disregard in-flight weather advisories, continued flight into known adverse weather, and icing conditions and the flight into the known adverse weather.
- [NTSB BFO91LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA002.md): Cessna 150 · Indian Head, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1990 · N6439G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft control during the landing flare/touchdown. Contributing factors are his lack of total flight experience and his improper technique when raising flaps during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ATL91LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA001.md): Cessna 172N · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1990 · N172SC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff attempt. Factors to the accident were the student's overall lack of flight experience, and the reported wind gust.
- [NTSB NYC91LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA008.md): Maule M5-235C · Moscow, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N9266E · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing due to the failure of the pilot to properly arrest his descent rate and the failure of the flight instructor to adequately monitor the actions of the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA004.md): Piper PA-18 · Emlenton, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N117T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing. The turbulence contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB MIA91FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA008.md): Mooney M20C · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N1389W · Substantial damage
  > Malfunction of both magnetos due to deterioration of the coils, failure of maintenance personnel to comply with an airworthiness directive, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout while on an approach for an emergency landing. Factors…
- [NTSB LAX91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA007.md): Cessna 182M · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N70892 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to properly recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW91FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA002.md): Enstrom F28-C · Mesquite, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N88RA · Destroyed
  > Installation error of company maintenance personnel. Factors were the unsuitable terrain, the tailwind, the inability of the pilot to maintain main rotor RPM, and the inadequate annual inspection by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB DEN91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA007.md): Balloon Works AX9 · Cedar Crest, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N90240 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's delayed precautionary landing and the subseuqent fuel exhaustion. A factor was the encounter with high winds in flight.
- [NTSB DEN91DTM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91DTM01.md): Historical A-001 · Durango, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N839 · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to carburetor ice. A factor in the accident was the lack of carburetor heat equipment installed in the aircraft.
- [NTSB BFO91LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA013.md): Cessna 421B · Morganfield, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N69900 · Substantial damage
  > Lost of power of both engines due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1990&page=9

## 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=8&year=1990

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