# NTSB investigations, 1990, FL 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 3 · 147 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB MIA91IA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91IA059.md): Cessna 402C · Marathon, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1990 · N155PB · Minor damage > Fatigue failure of a nose landing gear drag brace assembly which caused the nose landing gear to collapse during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate inspection of the airplane approximately 7 hours earlier by company maintenance… - [NTSB MIA91FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA058.md): Cessna 310 · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1990 · N4808B · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command/mechanic reversal of the aileron control cables on the sprocket during installation. This resulted in an in flight loss of control on takeoff, uncontrolled descent, and in flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB MIA91FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA057.md): Mooney M20C · Pensacola, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1990 · N6600U · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat resulting in loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A factor in the accident was the pilot's medical condition. - [NTSB MIA91LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA052.md): Aeronca L-3C · Brooksville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1990 · N52350 · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA91GA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91GA050.md): Bell 206 B3 · St. Marks, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 21, 1990 · N37AN · Destroyed > The pilot in command's failure to maintain safe altitude while descending over a coastline, at night, in visual meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's failure to obtain a full weather briefing prior to departure… - [NTSB MIA91LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA049.md): Cessna 152 · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1990 · N25945 · Substantial damage > Failure of the instructor pilot to utilize carburetor heat in icing conditions. - [NTSB MIA91IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91IA048.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Sanford, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1990 · N3062H · Minor damage > Collapse of the nose landing gear during the landing roll due to inadequate nose gear assembly and failure of the nose landing gear drag link bolt. - [NTSB MIA91LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Palmetto, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1990 · N67334 · Substantial damage > Poor preflight planning by the pilot due to his failure to purchase fuel before departure resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate fuel gauges. - [NTSB MIA91LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA044.md): Beech F33A · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1990 · N81562 · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion for undetermined reasons. This caused the pistons to seize in the cylinders. - [NTSB MIA91LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA043.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Jupiter, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1990 · N4480F · Substantial damage > Partial loss of engine power due to failure of an exhaust valve, due to a valve guide that was worn beyond specifications. - [NTSB MIA91LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA042.md): Cessna 172G · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1990 · N5780R · Destroyed > Failure to maintain aircraft control after intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB MIA91LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA041.md): Cessna 182RG · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N5157T · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB MIA91TF#01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91TF%2301.md): Bell 206B · Boca Grande, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Dec 7, 1990 · N905CA · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA91LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA040.md): Bell 206B · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1990 · N2756P · Substantial damage > The incorrect cyclic control input by the student during the touchdown autorotation landing and failure of the CFI to correct this before the helicopter touched down. - [NTSB MIA91LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA038.md): Cessna 172N · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1990 · N733UC · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to perfrom a proper landing flare and touchdown resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB MIA91LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA037.md): Cessna 150M · Fort White, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1990 · N45360 · Substantial damage > The downwind landing with excessive airspeed. - [NTSB MIA91LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA036.md): Cessna 550 · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1990 · N97QS · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed go-around after encountering a fog bank on short final. The fog and the dark night were factors. - [NTSB MIA91FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA035.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1990 · N174ER · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain altitude, while maneuvering at night over an unlighted area, which resulted in a collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and possible spatial disorientation of the pilot due to lack of visual ques. - [NTSB MIA91GA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91GA034.md): Asta N22S · Homestead Afb, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 28, 1990 · N5056D · Substantial damage > The bending overstress failure of the left main landing screwjack at an undetermined time during flight for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA91LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA033.md): Air Tractor AT401 · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1990 · N1005J · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed, and stalled the airplane, resulting in a uncontrolled descent, and collision with the terrain. - [NTSB MIA91LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1990 · N25053 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb while maneuvering to avoid a flock of birds, resulting in an in flight collision with trees. Factor(s) included: attention diverted. - [NTSB MIA91FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA029.md): Cessna 172M · Homestead, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1990 · N80509 · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to insure adequate fuel was present in the aircraft for the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MIA91LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA026.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1990 · N25109 · Substantial damage > Improper preflight decision of the instructor pilot to allow the student to takeoff from the soft grass runway and his failure to abort the takeoff. - [NTSB MIA91GA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91GA025.md): Beech A-90 · Crestview, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Nov 13, 1990 · N2EP · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command/cfi improper supervision of the dual student. This resulted in an in flight loss of control, and collision with terrain for failure to maintain minimum control airspeed (VMC) while conducting a simulated emergency procedure. - [NTSB MIA91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA024.md): Cessna 152 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1990 · N68744 · Substantial damage > Pilot-in-command's failure to land on a runway that was more aligned with the wind. Factors were: crosswind and lack of total experience. - [NTSB MIA91FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA023.md): Cessna 421B · Flamingo, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1990 · N21ST · Destroyed > An undetermined airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, which resulted in a fuel fed fire in the left wing. - [NTSB MIA91FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA020.md): Aero Commander 680V · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1990 · N541F · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's decision to continue takeoff with a known deficiency in the airplane - low power on both engines which resulted from open compressor surge valves. The pilot subsequently failed to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in a turn resulting… - [NTSB MIA91LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA018.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Osteen, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1990 · N9926P · Destroyed > Total loss of engine power, for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB MIA91FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA017.md): Cessna 150G · Marathon, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1990 · N3220J · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed, while attempting to make a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power. Fatigue failure of the center rocker boss on the #3 cylinder was a related factor. - [NTSB MIA91LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA016.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1990 · N21175 · Substantial damage > Inadequate planning by the pilot. - [NTSB MIA91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA015.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1990 · N98077 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control while landing with shifting gusty winds. - [NTSB MIA91LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA019.md): Cessna 182Q · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1990 · N4814N · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed during the approach to land. - [NTSB MIA91LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA013.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1990 · N23665 · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot-in-command. - [NTSB ATL91FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA005.md): Pitts Special S-1 · Ocala, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1990 · N1235 · Substantial damage > The pilot experiencced spatial disorientation, lost control of the airplane during a spin maneuver and collided with the ground. - [NTSB MIA91FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA011.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1990 · N143FT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and his spatial disorientation during a night takeoff over water. - [NTSB MIA91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA010.md): American AA-5 · Cape Coral, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N5825L · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power, caused by mechanical failure of the number 3 cylinder engine exhaust valve, for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB MIA91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA009.md): Cessna 177RG · De Funiak Spgs, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N52838 · Substantial damage > The loose fuel cap and failure of the pilot to assure the aircraft was properly preflighted, which resulted in fuel siphoning and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were: faulty fuel quantity gages, the pilot's decision to fly with… - [NTSB MIA91FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA008.md): Mooney M20C · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N1389W · Substantial damage > Malfunction of both magnetos due to deterioration of the coils, failure of maintenance personnel to comply with an airworthiness directive, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout while on an approach for an emergency landing. Factors… - [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 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 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 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 MIA90FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA191.md): Erco 415 · Titusville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1990 · N93410 · Substantial damage > Was partial loss of engine power due to foreign object obstruction of the inlet of the carburetor. - [NTSB MIA90LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA189.md): Cessna 152 · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1990 · N93286 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to execute a go-around after landing long. - [NTSB MIA90LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA188.md): Cessna 150M · Florida City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1990 · N714KS · Substantial damage > Loss of control during the take off roll from the dirt road followed by an on ground collision with shrubs. - [NTSB MIA90LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA187.md): Republic RC-3 · Mulberry, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1990 · N6291K · Substantial damage > An engine failure which required an emergency landing off airport. - [NTSB MIA90LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA186.md): Cessna 421B · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N41JT · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to initiate a go-around due to being high on final approach and as a result, failure to attain the correct point of touchdown and his excessive application of brakes which resulted in failure of the right main tire and loss of… - [NTSB MIA90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA183.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1990 · N7229F · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to follow proper procedures. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1990&state=FL&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" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=FL&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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