# NTSB investigations, 1990, AZ 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. Page 1 of 2 · 68 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX91LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA063.md): Cessna 172 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1990 · N739ZV · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Both pilots used poor visual lookout procedures. - [NTSB LAX91LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA061.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Sierra Vista, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1990 · N5968W · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to carburetor ice from improper use of the carburetor heat control. - [NTSB LAX91LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA053.md): Cessna T210N · Douglas, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1990 · XBBCR · Destroyed > An inflight loss of control of the airplane due to the pilot's physical impairment from the consumption of alcohol. A factor which contributed to the accident was an inoperative vacuum system. - [NTSB LAX91FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA059.md): Cessna 182C · Globe, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1990 · N8922T · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to conduct a weather evaluation prior to flight and his attempt to conduct his flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions. Low ceilings along his flight route and self induced pressure to reach his… - [NTSB LAX91LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA049.md): Cessna 150 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1990 · N9312U · Substantial damage > One or more of the F-16 pilot's improper use of throttles before being cleared for take off. - [NTSB LAX91LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA048.md): Cessna T-206 · Tonto Basin, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1990 · N8655Z · Substantial damage > The failure of a connecting rod in the engine. - [NTSB LAX91FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA045.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1990 · N31638 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in loss of engine power, due to induction system icing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather condition and lack of a suitable area for a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX91LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA038.md): Aerostar S-77A · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1990 · N3605T · Substantial damage > Strength degradation of the kevlar suspension cables, due to previous heat damage. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the quick release line to release, and susceptibility of kevlar suspension cables to heat. - [NTSB LAX91LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA041.md): Cessna 180 · Young, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1990 · N2574K · Substantial damage > The pilot selected the wrong runway and attempted to land with a tailwind. - [NTSB LAX91FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA040.md): Beech S-35 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1990 · N5748K · Destroyed > Proper altitude not maintained. Contributing to the accident was: the lack of supplemental oxygen on board the aircraft, pilot fatigue, improper use of the auto pilot, and pilot complacency. - [NTSB LAX91LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA033.md): Mooney M20E · Tuba City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1990 · N5703Q · Substantial damage > Failure of the piston rings which reduced the available engine power, and the pilot's continued operation of his airplane with a known engine deficiency during the relatively high density altitude conditions. - [NTSB LAX91DUJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91DUJ03.md): Air Tractor AT-302 · Somerton, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 16, 1990 · N4441S · Substantial damage > The failure of the number 3 exhaust valve which led to an engine failure and subsequent crash landing. - [NTSB LAX91LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA028.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1990 · N39776 · Substantial damage > The failure of the main landing gear trunion attach fitting for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX91LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA030.md): Cessna 182G · Portal, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1990 · N3431S · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude. - [NTSB LAX91LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA021.md): Cessna 152 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1990 · N757PZ · Substantial damage > The failure of the flight instructor to ensure that an adequate airspeed was maintained during the final approach for the existing wind conditions; to adequately supervise the conduct of the flight; and to arrest the rate of descent prior to touch down. - [NTSB LAX91LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA017.md): Beech F33A · Mobile, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1990 · N1568A · Substantial damage > A fuel flow interruption due to a fuel system seal fragment becoming lodged in the fuel control unit and the manufacturer's inadequate quality control procedures. - [NTSB LAX91DUJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91DUJ02.md): Joe L. Harr SE-5A · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 20, 1990 · N4565 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent shut-off of the fuel supply to the engine shortly after takeoff. - [NTSB LAX91DUJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91DUJ01.md): Joseph W. Hillbrand Sonerai IIL · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 17, 1990 · N119JH · Substantial damage > An engine failure due to improper fuel. - [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 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 LAX90LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA338.md): Mooney M-20-M · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1990 · N9161D · Destroyed > Engine failure due to a ruptured fuel pump diaphragm. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain to make a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX90LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA342.md): Piper J-3C-115 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1990 · N49595 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB LAX90FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA331.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N3558 · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain proper altitude during the approach to land. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather conditions, and failure of… - [NTSB DCA90MA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA90MA055.md): Boeing 707-321B · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1990 · N320MJ · Destroyed > Improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, and his failure to use a checklist. Factors related to the accident were: the faa's inadequate surveillance of the operation, the faa's insufficient standards/requirements, the pilot's operation of the… - [NTSB LAX90DUJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUJ08.md): Rockwell S-2R · Yuma, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 15, 1990 · N4165X · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to select a cruise altitude which would ensure adequate clearance from obstructions. A factor in the accident was the dark night which inhibited the pilot's ability to see the obstruction. - [NTSB LAX90FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA320.md): Cessna A152 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1990 · N4649A · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to recover from a spin. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to assure there was adequate altitude to recover from an inadvertent or intentional spin, and his lack of recent expereince in the type of operation. - [NTSB LAX90LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA302.md): Piper PA38 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N25658 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's loss of control during takeoff. His inexperience in the aircraft and improper use of the flight controls were factors in the accident. - [NTSB LAX90DUJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUJ09.md): Stits SA6B · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N4203 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB LAX90DUJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUJ06.md): Christen/Walter Christen Eagle II · Marana, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N3272U · Destroyed > The loss of control by the pilot. - [NTSB LAX90LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA295.md): Luscombe 8A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1990 · N71330 · Substantial damage > The pilot to maintain proper pitch attitude and airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB LAX90DUJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUJ07.md): Warkentin KR-2 · Page, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N36119 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the fuel selector when he actuated the foot operated main landing gear. - [NTSB LAX90LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA275.md): Robinson R22B · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N8044Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper aircraft handling at a low altitude which resulted in a rate of descent that could not be arrested prior to colliding with the ground. - [NTSB LAX90LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA344.md): Cessna 180 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N9463C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from a MD-80'S jet exhaust. - [NTSB LAX90LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA269.md): Cessna 152 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1990 · N94494 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of the airplane brakes. - [NTSB LAX90LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA253.md): Piper PA22-150 · Springerville, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N8231C · Substantial damage > The encounter with a downdraft beyond the climb capability of the aircraft. - [NTSB LAX90FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA252.md): Cessna T210N · Pinon, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N5393A · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing, her delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing), and her failure to remain clear of power lines on rising terrain during the aborted landing. Factors related to the accident… - [NTSB LAX90FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA250.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Pleasant Valley, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1990 · N6763Z · Substantial damage > An inadvertent spin after failure to maintain airspeed. Factors include inadequate preflight, and an improperly maintained lap belt. - [NTSB LAX90T#A08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90T%23A08.md): Bell 206B · San Carlos, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jul 10, 1990 · N5006Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX90FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA235.md): Cessna 177 · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1990 · N2307Y · Destroyed > The pilot's inflight loss of control due to failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude, overweight airplane, and the pilot's alcohol level. - [NTSB LAX90LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA254.md): Cessna T207A · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N73204 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of clearance from a parked aircraft while taxiing. - [NTSB LAX90LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA223.md): Cessna 172 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N8512B · Substantial damage > The pilot improperly used the flight controls and failed to maintain directional control. - [NTSB LAX90LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA158.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N50353 · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB LAX90LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA215.md): Cessna T210L · Marble Canyon, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1990 · N732KD · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot and his delay in attempting a go-around. Factors related to the accident were: the surrounding terrain, unfavorable weather conditions, the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and… - [NTSB LAX90LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA198.md): Cessna 172E · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N3888S · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion. Resulting from the pilot's failure to perform refueling. - [NTSB LAX90LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA197.md): Mooney M20A · Apache Junction, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N8118E · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot in command to properly manage the aircraft fuel quantity gauge indication and failure to complete the proper emergency procedure by switching fuel tanks. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance performed by the pilot which… - [NTSB LAX90FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA202.md): Robinson R22B · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N528EE · Substantial damage > Control interference which the CFI encountered during landing flare. Contributing factors related to the student not understanding communications from the CFI, the unclear language and the operator's inadequate certification of the airman. - [NTSB LAX90LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA193.md): Cessna 310G · Sedona, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1990 · N161A · Substantial damage > The pilot selected the wrong runway, and proper touch down point was not attained. - [NTSB LAX90LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA176.md): Cessna 172N · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1990 · N738UC · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot to maintain an appropriate airspeed during the attempted go-around. - [NTSB LAX90LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA175.md): Piper PA23-160 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1990 · N4232P · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and to feather the propeller. A factor was erratic power from the left engine due to the jamming of the fuel selector valve in an intermediate position. - [NTSB LAX90LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA172.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1990 · N6431W · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain safe airspeed and inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's misjudging fuel supply. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1990&state=AZ&page=2 ## 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" = 'AZ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=AZ&year=1990 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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