# 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 ATL91LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA002.md): Mooney M20E · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N9315V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the rubber/metal coupling in the landing gear actuator assembly, which resulted in the inability of the pilot to lower and lock the landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA003.md): Beech B55B · Eielson Afb, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N56AF · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's inadvertent, premature selection of the landing gear handle to the up position; thereby causing the landing gear system to retract. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's failure to monitor the dual student's action and take…
- [NTSB ANC91LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA002.md): Cessna 185B · Koyuktolik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N2525Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to properly execute a stabilized approach to the first 1/3 of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the excessive airpseed maintained during the approach and landing.
- [NTSB LAX91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA003.md): Cessna 210 · Riverside, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1990 · N9466T · Destroyed
  > Impairment of the pilot from use of drugs (cocaine), and his failure to maintain clearance (or altitude) from the mountain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the pilot's psychological condtion (depression).
- [NTSB FTW91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA004.md): Waco RNF · Lampasas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1990 · N11270 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a cylinder intake valve spring.
- [NTSB DEN91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA004.md): Piper PA-30B · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1990 · N85VL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB DEN91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA003.md): Raven S-55A · Bernalillo, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1990 · N4062H · Destroyed
  > The pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout, resulting in an inflight collision with power lines.
- [NTSB CHI91LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA006.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1990 · N8211C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to refuel the aircraft prior to flight.
- [NTSB CHI91LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA005.md): Luscombe 8A · Ashland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1990 · N45606 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's exceeding the proper climb rate of the aircraft, and his not maintaining control of the aircraft to prevent a stall.
- [NTSB BFO91LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA001.md): Beech B23 · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1990 · N4005T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain positive directional control during the landing. Improper crosswind compensation and a variable, gusty crosswind were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA003.md): Cessna A150M · Lincoln, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1990 · N7922U · Substantial damage
  > On ground collision with a tree while making a forced landing following loss of engine power due to a failed exhaust valve.
- [NTSB MIA91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA007.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Rolling Fork, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1990 · N8634C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain wingtip clearance with tall grass at the edge of the runway during the ground roll.
- [NTSB MIA91LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA006.md): Cessna 150M · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1990 · N704BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly an airplane with known deficiencies. This resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and a ground collision with a fixed object.
- [NTSB CHI91TL#01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91TL%2301.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Wixom, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Oct 5, 1990 · N48CD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA004.md): Beech E-18 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1990 · N703M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA91LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA005.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Cape Canaveral, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1990 · N8923E · No damage
  > Failure of the captain to follow procedures, his improper in-flight planning/decision by allowing the aircraft to continue into the overhang (anvil) of a thunderstorm, failure of the passengers to abide by procedures/instructions concerning use of seat belts,…
- [NTSB LAX91LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA002.md): Cessna 152 · Kearny, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1990 · N4594B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot executing a left turn at an altitude insufficient to clear a corn field located in close proximity to the departure runway.
- [NTSB LAX91DVW01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91DVW01.md): Melton MMI · Death Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 1990 · N3934 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate calculation of fuel consumption and his decision to continue the flight with a malfunctioning fuel quantity indicator.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG01.md): Cessna A-188 · Manila, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 1990 · N503MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from power lines and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA007.md): Cessna 172H · Emporia, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1990 · N3226L · Substantial damage
  > Gusty crosswinds, excessive flap setting, and lack of total experience in type of operation.
- [NTSB CHI91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA003.md): Cessna 172D · Midland, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1990 · N2592Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The inadvertent stall encountered during the forced landing was also a cause.
- [NTSB CHI91DER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER01.md): Cessna 206 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 1990 · N35889 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the drag parachute. Related factors are the pilot's improper remedial action, habit interference, and the reduced aircraft controllability.
- [NTSB ANC91FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA001.md): Hughes 500D · Kennsington, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1990 · N1107G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control during takeoff due to dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's selection of an uneven landing area.
- [NTSB SEA91IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91IA003.md): Cessna 551 · Elma, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1990 · N226N · Minor damage
  > Inadequate inspection of the electrical wire bundle assembly by maintenance personnel, and chafing/burning of the wire bundle.
- [NTSB NYC91LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA002.md): Forney 415D · Morrisville, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1990 · N2911H · Destroyed
  > The pilot executing a left turn at an altitude insufficient to clear a corn field located in close proximity to the departure runway.
- [NTSB MIA91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA004.md): Robinson R22 B · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1990 · N224SW · Substantial damage
  > Failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB MIA91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA003.md): Beech C-90 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1990 · N7128J · Substantial damage
  > The lack of lubrication by maintenance personnel of the nose landing gear actuator.
- [NTSB LAX91FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA001.md): Mooney M20K · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1990 · N231AX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to operate the aircraft with a known discrepancy; inadequate maintenance procedures; and the pilot's inflight loss of control due to smoke and fumes in the cockpit.
- [NTSB DEN91FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA002.md): Cessna T210N · Gypsum, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1990 · N6477N · Destroyed
  > The pilot flying into known adverse icing and thunderstorm weather conditions which resulted in the loss of control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI91LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA002.md): Gulfstream American 690B · Willow Springs, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1990 · N691WM · Substantial damage
  > The airplanes encounter with a static discharge, turbulence and a downdraft in the clouds which were associated with severe meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB SEA91LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA002.md): Beech 58 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1990 · N7232K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not flare the airplane on landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot did not adequately recover from a bounced landing and the nose gear assembly failed in overload.
- [NTSB SEA91LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA001.md): Cessna T210K · Everett, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1990 · N8281M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC91FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA001.md): Cessna 172P · Gorham, NH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1990 · N98438 · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain proper altitude while flying over mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, mountainous terrain, and pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB MIA91LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA002.md): Cessna 152 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1990 · N66945 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA91FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA001.md): Erik K. Van Der Kaay Marco J-5 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1990 · N10EK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent deployment of the air brakes at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI91LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA001.md): British Aerospace BAE Jetstream 3201 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1990 · N426AM · Minor damage
  > Visual outlook inadequate by the ground personnel. Contributing factors were lack of total experience in type of operation and a dusk light condition.
- [NTSB FTW91GA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91GA001.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 369E · Anadarko, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 1, 1990 · N381F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper visual lookout prior to and during departure.
- [NTSB DEN91LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA001.md): Raven S-60A · Harrison, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1990 · N4264D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper inflight planning and inaccurate evaluation of the surface weather. A factor was the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB ANC90LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA189.md): Maule M-4-210C · 60 E Of Bethel, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1990 · N51441 · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance above mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse terrain and weather conditions, the…
- [NTSB ANC90LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA188.md): Cessna 180 · Swift River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1990 · N9339T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to understand the performance data of the airplane, and his failure to identify unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90DHM26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DHM26.md): Palen Sopwith Dolphin · Reinbeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N47166 · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined engine failure during low altitude operations.
- [NTSB LAX90DUQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUQ02.md): Folland Gnat T-1 · Mojave, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N1CW · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to correct a descent during a low level aerobactics.
- [NTSB LAX90DUG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUG11.md): Volksplane WE-1 · El Mirage, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N91RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW90LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA187.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Greers Ferry, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N3673H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to penetrate adverse weather and the resultant spatial disorientation. Factors were the weather conditions and the pilot's lack of instrument training/experience.
- [NTSB FTW90DQG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DQG05.md): Cessna T188C · Nazareth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N2925J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV10.md): Carlson Commander Elite · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N60AC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE10.md): Jeff Pierson Pierson Pusher · Kankakee, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N75FM · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to activation of carburetor choke and an inadvertent stall during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI90DEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEC05.md): Schleicher ASW-22 · Richmond, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N8W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature retraction of the flaps allowing the glider to settle into an unusually low tow altitude.
- [NTSB ATL90LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA185.md): Cessna 210 · White Plains, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N6523X · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation to the engine for undertermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA184.md): Cessna 152 · Dothan, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N49553 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's selection of the wrong runway and the subsequent loss of directional control during takeoff. The pilot's improper usage of flight controls, presence of crosswind conditions, and his overall lack of experience were factors in the accident.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1990&page=10

## 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=9&year=1990

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