# NTSB investigations, 1990, 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.

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## Latest cases

- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 DEN90LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA187.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1990 · N86483 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's loss of control of the aircraft, during landing, due to mechanical malfunction of the tailwheel assembly.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG15.md): Rotec Engineering Ralley III · Woodson, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 1990 · N920RE · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW90FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA179.md): Beech 58 · Conway, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1990 · N5641D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his delayed decision to abort the landing. Factors were the weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG16.md): Eipper Quick Silver MX II · Tontitown, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons and the pilot's poor flare during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG14.md): Grumman G-164B · Dumas, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 1990 · N48602 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall encountered during the turn to reverse direction.
- [NTSB FTW90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA162.md): Piper PA28-201T · Heber Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N2082Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to conduct a thorough preflight and his attempt to execute a turn at high speed.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG13.md): Grumman G-164A · Luxora, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N5213 · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss due to failure of the number five connecting rod. A factor was the soft terrain in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG12.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Jacksonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N7318C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to unknown causes. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB DEN90LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA179.md): Cessna 172N · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N8450E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain alignment during landing.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG11.md): Air Tractor AT401 · Altheimer, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N10192 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to align the airplane with the runway during landing.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG10.md): Cessna 188A · Hunter, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N3566Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance above the crops.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG09.md): Grumman G164A · Osceola, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 16, 1990 · N7864 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG08.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Corning, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N4433S · Substantial damage
  > Blockage of the carburetor Air intake by a collapsed Air induction hose due to improper maintenance by an unknown party.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG07.md): Schweizer G-164B · Sherrill, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N8104K · Destroyed
  > Premature lift off and subsequent stall.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG04.md): Air Tractor 301A · Foreman, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1990 · N31631 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB FTW90LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA148.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1990 · N4609P · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's initiation of the abort with excess airspeed. A contributing factor was the engine tachometer overspeed.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG06.md): WSK PZL Mielec M18A · Hunter, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 28, 1990 · N81699 · Destroyed
  > Loss of part of the engine exhaust collector, as result of improper maintenance replacement/installation.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG05.md): WSK PZL Mielec M18A · Hunter, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1990 · N8154V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued operation with a known malfunctioning engine.
- [NTSB FTW90LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA135.md): Piper PA-24 · West Fork, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1990 · N7202P · Substantial damage
  > The catastrophic failure of the engine.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG03.md): Grumman G164-A · Rondo, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N7802 · Substantial damage
  > The power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MKC90LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA147.md): Grumman G-164A · Egypt, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N8930H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the soft/muddy area on the runway.
- [NTSB MKC90LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA144.md): Bell 47D-1 · Fair Oaks, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N8117 · Substantial damage
  > Tail rotor cable disengagement due to inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB MKC90LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA139.md): Grumman G-164A · Swifton, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1990 · N5203 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine driven blower assembly. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA140.md): Piper J-3 · Clarksville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N38348 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed.
- [NTSB MKC90LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA134.md): Weatherly 201-B · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N1260W · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion induced power loss caused by the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB MKC90LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA132.md): Piper PA-36-400 · Altheimer, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N57706 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were landing with a tailwind. Compensation for wind conditions not considered and selection of the wrong runway.
- [NTSB MKC90LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA129.md): Rockwell S2R · Tilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N8421V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine blower(supercharger). Related to the accident was the soft/wet terrain, where the forced landing was performed.
- [NTSB MKC90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA127.md): Cessna 188 · Joiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1990 · N2059J · Substantial damage
  > Premature lift-off by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC90LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA126.md): Grumman G-164A · Fisher, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1990 · N5257 · Destroyed
  > Partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MKC90DPG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90DPG02.md): Aero Commander S-2R · Alicia, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 1, 1990 · N8940Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintian airspeed during the turn to reverse direction for a swath run.
- [NTSB MKC90LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA118.md): Grumman G-164A · Morton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N6636Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB MKC90LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA112.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N301KK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the powerplant due to a sheared timing gear. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and restricted vision due to fog.
- [NTSB MKC90LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA111.md): Grumman G-164A · Bald Knob, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N8852H · Substantial damage
  > The powerplant failure for undetermined causes. Contributing factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MKC90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA109.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Searcy, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1990 · N2628H · Substantial damage
  > Pilot impairment from consumption of alcohol, inadequate preflight by the pilot, and fuel contamination with water and dirt (mud) in the system.
- [NTSB MKC90LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA117.md): Bell 47G · Wynne, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1990 · N41SD · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear skid entangled with a fuel hose. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB MKC90LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA104.md): Champion 7KCAB · Scott, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1990 · N5187T · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Related to the accident was tall grass and soft terrain.
- [NTSB MKC90FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA101.md): Beech J-35 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1990 · N7242B · Destroyed
  > Aircraft stall, from which recovery was not achieved.
- [NTSB MKC90LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA097.md): Mooney M20C · Little Rock, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N6824N · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Related to the accident was: unsuitable terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MKC90LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA095.md): Cessna 150 · Allport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1990 · N50973 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions, power lines and visual outlook inadequate by the pilot.
- [NTSB MKC90LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA090.md): Grumman G-164B · Des Arc, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1990 · N8139K · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel, due to improper ground servicing of the aircraft, and an improper preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB MKC90LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA094.md): Bennett KR-1 · Blytheville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1990 · N31123 · Substantial damage
  > Improper handling of the aircraft during a high speed taxi.
- [NTSB MKC90FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA091.md): Piper PA32RT-300 · Mansfield, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1990 · N2208N · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into IMC. Contributing to the accident were the low ceilings, rain, and turbulence encountered at low altitude, and the pilot's lack of instrument training/experience.
- [NTSB MKC90LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA085.md): Boeing A75N1 · Pleasant Grove, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1990 · N1902M · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in carburetor icing. The weather (carburetor icing condition) was a related factor.

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## 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
  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=1990

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