# NTSB investigations, 1989, AL

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ATL90LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA039.md): Beech B19 · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1989 · N6584R · Substantial damage
  > The premature flare initiated by the student pilot and the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action, which led to an inadvertent stall and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL90LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA042.md): Bell TH-1 · Creola, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1989 · N106SR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a #21 bearing failure. The bearing failed as a result of inadequate maintenance. A factor in the accident was the pilot operating the helicopter within the avoid operating envelope.
- [NTSB ATL90LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA035.md): Waco HRE · Alexander City, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1989 · N31654 · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure due to separation of the magneto as a result of a broken mounting stud. The mounting stud most likely failed due to vibrations induced by an inadequately balanced crankshaft.
- [NTSB ATL90LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA030.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Ewell, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N1358X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power, for undetermined reasons, at low altitude during a practice autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's failure to properly plan the demonstrated autorotation so as to preclude an accident, in the event that power…
- [NTSB ATL90FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA024.md): Beech C90 · Gadsden, AL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1989 · N3804F · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilots of both aircraft to maintain adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid the other aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL90DKJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKJ02.md): Bell 47G2 · Wettumpka, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 27, 1989 · N9025 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to avoid obstacles during aerial application maneuvering.
- [NTSB ATL90LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA019.md): Cessna 177RG · Albertville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1989 · N34080 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly inspect the magneto during a recent annual inspection.
- [NTSB ATL90FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA007.md): Vultee BT-13 · Axis, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1989 · N56381 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft inadvertently entered a stall, when the pilot/passenger had a heart attack. A factor related to the accident was: lack of altitude for the pilot-in-command to recover from the stall.
- [NTSB ATL90DKJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKJ01.md): Steen Skybolt · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 15, 1989 · N211RB · Destroyed
  > The improper use of the flight controls by the pilot in command during an aerobatic maneuver. While attempting a snap roll, the pilot failed to introduce sufficient elevator input to complete the maneuver.
- [NTSB ATL89LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA215.md): Aeronca 7AC · Semmes, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N83732 · Substantial damage
  > Improper replacement of the fuel cap gasket by the pilot, which resulted in a blocked fuel cap vent and fuel starvation. Trees in the emergency landing area contributed to aircraft damage.
- [NTSB ATL89FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA214.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Gordon, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N7503J · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the fuel gascolator bowl by maintenance personnel, which resulted in fuel leakage and a loss of fuel pressure to the engine.
- [NTSB ATL89LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA210.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Hanceville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N666KH · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the pilot/owner and his failure to obtain/maintain proper airspeed for the go-around; and inadequate supervision and remedial action by the instructor pilot (other crew member). The uneven surface of the private strip was a contributing…
- [NTSB ATL89DKJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ10.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Atmore, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 22, 1989 · N57581 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles (the crop) during an agricultural spray run.
- [NTSB ATL89FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA200.md): Bell 206B · Fruithurst, AL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N117V · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM while executing an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow autorotation procedures after the reported engine failure.
- [NTSB ATL89DKJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ09.md): Cessna 188B · Prattville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 16, 1989 · N9318G · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from obstructions (trees).
- [NTSB ATL89DKJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ08.md): Cessna A188B · Atmore, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1989 · N21612 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout for obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the low (dawn) position of the sun which interfered with the pilot's vision.
- [NTSB ATL89LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA184.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N65943 · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's poor evaluation of area weather conditions during the flight, which necessitated an off-airport precautionary landing and led to a collision with rough terrain during the landing rollout. Factors contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB ATL89DKJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ07.md): Cessna A188B · Town Creek, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 22, 1989 · N5618G · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall at an altitude inadequate to effect a safe recovery.
- [NTSB ATL89FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA175.md): Beech A45 · Troy, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N7973A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the airplane flight controls during a aerobatic maneuver at low altitude due to his lack of aerobatic experience. A contributing factor was the pilot's overconfidence in his ability to perform the maneuver.
- [NTSB ATL89DKJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ06.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Goodway, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N6941Z · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the left wing which failed because of a corrosion induced fatigue fracture.
- [NTSB ATL89LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA168.md): Cessna 172 · Centreville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1989 · N70RS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to remove all remaining water from the airplane fuel system during pre-flight inspection which led to a total loss of power.
- [NTSB ATL89FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA163.md): Cessna 172F · Vernon, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1989 · N7939U · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the spark plugs by the pilot/mechanic which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to clear trees during an emergency landing in an open field resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL89LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA170.md): Cessna R172E · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1989 · N48257 · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing. The fact that the pilot was asked twice to expedite the landing created pressure on the pilot and was considered to be a factor.
- [NTSB ATL89DKJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ05.md): Hadley Teenie TWO · Guntersville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 11, 1989 · N8203 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. Factors related to the accident were: lack of a suitable landing area, high obstructions, and a dirt bank.
- [NTSB ATL89DKJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ04.md): Glassair III · Auburn, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 23, 1989 · N253LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift-off which resulted in a stall into trees.
- [NTSB ATL89DKJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ03.md): Grumman G-164A · Loxley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 22, 1989 · N8881H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice, and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ATL89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA145.md): Hughes 269A · Ozark, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1989 · N9049J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of the cyclic control and the misjudged flare during a practice touchdown autorotation.
- [NTSB ATL89FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA113.md): Beech F33A · Ashland, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1989 · N6387S · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: high terrain, the adverse weather conditions, and trees.
- [NTSB ATL89DKJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ02.md): Aircraft Parts & Dev. A-9B · Athens, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 14, 1989 · N9087A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning to assure sufficient runway length for clearing obstructions.
- [NTSB ATL89LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA085.md): Cessna 177B · Oneonta, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1989 · N34306 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and fuel exhaustion. Trees contributed to the aircraft damage.
- [NTSB ATL89FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA078.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bagley, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1989 · N8456R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance by other maintenance personnel which allowed a foreign object to remain in the engine and damage/short the spark plugs in the #2 and #3 cylinders. Trees in the emergency landing area contributed to the accident. If shoulder harnesses…
- [NTSB ATL89LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA076.md): Beech A90 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1989 · N623AW · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot (CFI) inadvertently actuated the landing gear handle to the up position.
- [NTSB ATL89LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA067.md): Cessna 152 · Theodore, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1989 · N69015 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with the ground.

## 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") = 1989
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=AL&year=1989

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