# NTSB investigations, 1989, 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. ## Latest cases - [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. - [NTSB MKC89FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA159.md): Cessna U206 · Pettigrew, AR · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N5304U · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, his VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors related the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, high terrain, the… - [NTSB MKC89LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA146.md): Air Tractor 301 · Lonoke, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1989 · N3653M · Substantial damage > Partial failure of the power-plant for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MKC89LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA142.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Waldenburg, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1989 · N9725 · Substantial damage > The total failure of the engine supercharger which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB MKC89FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA136.md): North American AT-6D · Earle, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1989 · N3931S · Destroyed > The pilot's improper planning/decision and over confidence in his flying ability, which resulted in a loss of control, while maneuvering at low altitude. The pilot's inadequate altitude and airpeed were considered to be contributing factors. - [NTSB MKC89LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA134.md): Grumman G164 · Brinkley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1989 · N8367K · Substantial damage > The failure of the aircraft engine due to water contamination. The pilot executed a landing in a flooded rice field which did not permit a successful landing. - [NTSB MKC89LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA129.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Wynne, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1989 · N8063K · Substantial damage > Unsuitable terrain selected by the pilot. A contributing factor was the rough/uneven landing area. - [NTSB MKC89LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA127.md): Cessna 172 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1989 · N63535 · Substantial damage > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot by continuing the approach when the runway lights did not activate. Contributing factors were: dark night and soft terrain. - [NTSB MKC89LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA121.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Snow Lake, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N3092S · Substantial damage > The selection of unsuitable terrain to takeoff from by the pilot and the inadequate runway maintenance by airport personnel. Contributing to the accident was the hidden hole which the airplane contacted resulting in the pilot's inability to control the… - [NTSB MKC89LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA119.md): Rockwell Thrush S2R · Carlisle, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N4900X · Substantial damage > The engine failed due to a cracked cylinder and the pilot was forced to attempt a landing in a rice field where the gear collapsed. - [NTSB MKC89FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA117.md): Cessna 172M · Oakland, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N9646H · Substantial damage > Pilot electing to buzz persons on the lake at low altitude and colliding with power lines. - [NTSB MKC89LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA118.md): Beech V35 · Strong, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · N18307 · Substantial damage > Engine failure due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB MKC89FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA110.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Winslow, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1989 · N8199P · Destroyed > The pilot flying into adverse weather conditions which resulted in the in-flight separation of a portion of the right wing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB MKC89LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA105.md): Weatherly 620TP · Montrose, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1989 · N4607C · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft during landing adversely affected by the existance of a tailwind of average proportions. - [NTSB MKC89LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA098.md): Cessna 177 · Brinkley, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1989 · N2969X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to gradually raise the flaps during the go-around and maintain adeqaute airspeed to continue the climbout. - [NTSB MKC89LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA095.md): Beech BE-55 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1989 · N7739R · Substantial damage > A wheels up landing was performed by the pilot in command, due to the interrupted landing and go-around. A psychological traffic pattern habit interference mind set interfered with the pilots ability to perform the normal functions required by the landing… - [NTSB MKC89LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA089.md): Grumman G-164A · Osceola, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1989 · N7245 · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his misjudgement of clearance between the airplane, wires, and the ground during the aerial application maneuver. Factors relating to the accident were: the dirty windshield, sunglare, transmission line (wires),… - [NTSB MKC89FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA083.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Mayflower, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1989 · N2604N · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed (vs), and inadvertant entry into a stall with necessary remedial action not understood. - [NTSB MKC89LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA081.md): Rockwell S2R T34 · Heth, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1989 · N4968X · Substantial damage > Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot in command due to landing in a tailwind of excessive velocity which the pilot misjudged or failed to recognize. - [NTSB MKC89LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA080.md): Callair A9-B · Fisher, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1989 · N7701V · Substantial damage > Failure of the engine magneto resulting in engine failure. - [NTSB MKC89LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA079.md): Grumman G-164A · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N9874 · Substantial damage > Failure of the engine blower assembly drive shaft, while maneuvering at low altitude, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall before he could land. - [NTSB MKC89LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA075.md): Grumman G-164A · Wynne, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1989 · N6602Q · Destroyed > An engine fire during engine start for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MKC89LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA070.md): Grumman G-164B · Griffithville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1989 · N6610Q · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to assure suitable terrain was being used for the landing. - [NTSB MKC89LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA068.md): Grumman G-164B · Harrisburg, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1989 · N3627D · Substantial damage > The failure of the hydraulic line which rendered the brake system inoperative. - [NTSB MKC89FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA063.md): Piper PA-18 · Jacksonville, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1989 · N7580D · Destroyed > Severe corrosion of the left forward wing lift strut which resulted in the in-flight separation of the left wing. A contributing factor was inadequacy of the applicable service bulletin. - [NTSB MKC89FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA061.md): Beech 58 · Hamburg, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1989 · N348U · Destroyed > The pilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and failed to maintain sufficient altitude above the wooded terrain. Weather conditions, low light conditions at or near dusk, lack of visual cues (visual perception) by the pilot, and trees were contributing… ## 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" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=AR&year=1989 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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