# NTSB investigations, 1989, GA 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 · 51 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ATL90LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA044.md): Piper PA-24 · Danielsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1989 · N5556P · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight preparation/planning by the pilot, by not assuring an adequate supply of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Related factors were: a false fuel quantity indication, trees in the emergency landing area, and failure of the landing gear… - [NTSB ATL90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA043.md): Schweizer 269C · Norcross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1989 · N75068 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper execution of the landing procedure resulting in dynamic roll-over of the helicopter. - [NTSB ATL90IA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90IA033.md): Boeing 727-225 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1989 · N8835E · Minor damage > Inadequate maintenance and inspection by the operator. - [NTSB ATL90FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA031.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Helen, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N7681P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly preflight and plan en route refueling stops. The airplane collided with trees during the emergency descent. - [NTSB ATL90LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA026.md): Learjet 24 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1989 · N500P · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to insure his airplane was clear of a parked aircraft while maneuvering to park. - [NTSB ATL90DKG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKG02.md): Bell 47G/Tomcat MK5 · Elberton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 6, 1989 · N73871 · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. - [NTSB ATL90DKG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKG01.md): Pond Midget Mustang · Cordele, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 4, 1989 · N9WT · Destroyed > Improper handling of the aircraft by the pilot, which resulted in his loss of control. His lack of experience in this type of aircraft was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA018.md): Beech A23A · Roopville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N6929Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's disregard for a tailwind during landing, his delay in executing a go around when he noted excessive speed during the landing roll, and improper go around procedures. - [NTSB ATL90LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA021.md): Piper PA-38 · Lafayette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N2412N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, when the airplane began to veer left during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to inspect the airplane wheel for damage after it dropped off the runway during taxi. - [NTSB ATL90FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA016.md): Cessna T210M · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N8444M · Substantial damage > The improper calibration of the fuel quantity gauges by maintenance personnel, which resulted in erroneous fuel quantity indications and led to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain conditions that existed at the… - [NTSB ATL90LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA011.md): Cessna 182Q · Cumming, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N96804 · Substantial damage > A lack of fluid in the brake system and an inadequate annual inspection. - [NTSB ATL90LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA020.md): Cessna 172N · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1989 · N172SC · Substantial damage > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot (failure to see & avoid the obstruction). Contributing factors were the transmission (power) line and lack of visual cues (pilot's visual perception). - [NTSB ATL90LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA002.md): Beech V35B · Colquitt, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · N4277A · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to obtain current enroute weather information for his destination resulting in his flying VMC into IMC conditions which resulted in his collision with powerlines while making a precautionary landing on a road. - [NTSB ATL90FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA001.md): Beech C90 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · N43GT · Destroyed > Malfunction of one or more flight instruments for an undetermined reason, failue of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft with partial panel instruments after becoming spatially disoriented, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft.… - [NTSB ATL89DKG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKG06.md): Bell UH-1B · Plains, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 29, 1989 · N840MC · Destroyed > Improper modification of the helicopter by the company/operator, and failure of the spray boom, which resulted in mast bumping, and subsequent failure of the main rotor assembly. - [NTSB ATL89FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA220.md): Aerospatiale AS 350D · Chamblee, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1989 · N57689 · Destroyed > Failure of the main rotor swashplate bearing due to lack of lubricant. - [NTSB ATL89LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA212.md): Sikorsky H-34J · Louisville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1989 · N4556D · Destroyed > An undetermined malfunction of the main rotor drive system. - [NTSB ATL89LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA211.md): Aeronca 7AC · Screven, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1989 · N82705 · Substantial damage > Failure of maintenance personnel to correct right brake adjustment problems during brake repairs which led to a failure of the right brake, and the pilot's delay in taking remedial action to correct the veering initiated by the brake failure. - [NTSB ATL89LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA202.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1989 · N2487N · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of the airplane fuel supply during preflight inspection, and his subsequent failure to monitor in-flight fuel consumption, which led to an engine power loss due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's… - [NTSB ATL89LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA191.md): Cessna 177B · Fort Gaines, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N35131 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with trees adjacent to the runway. - [NTSB ATL89FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA189.md): Convair 640 (340D) · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1989 · N5509K · Substantial damage > Pilot in command failed to place the airplane at a position from which a stabilized approach to landing could be made. His procedure for the recovery from the bounced landing was inadequate and the nose gear structural strength was exceeded during following… - [NTSB ATL89FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA193.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13/M74 · Norman Park, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1989 · N51850 · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his physical impairment from exposure to lannate, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance above the ground. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the pilot to use a respirator while… - [NTSB ATL89FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA188.md): Beech 70 · Albany, GA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1989 · N11TP · Destroyed > The fatigue failure of the supercharger intermediate drive gear shaft (gear tooth), which resulted in a partial loss of power, and the pilot's initiation of lift-off before reaching VMC airspeed. Factors related to the accident were: the worn intermediate… - [NTSB ATL89DKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKG05.md): Grumman G-164A · Dawson, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1989 · N9755 · Substantial damage > Failure of the number three cylinder head. - [NTSB ATL89FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA190.md): Mooney M20J · Suches, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1989 · N205AG · Destroyed > The pilot elected to continue flight to the intended destination disregarding the recommendations of the in flight weather briefer. Contributing factor(s) was: the adverse weather conditions that existed at the time. - [NTSB ATL89IA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89IA180.md): Mooney M20C · Marietta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1989 · N1379W · Minor damage > The pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane. - [NTSB ATL89FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA171.md): Dassault-Breguet Falcon 20 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1989 · N125CA · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to assure that the aircraft maintained a climb profile after takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: dark night, the crew's lack of visual perception at night, the pic's lack of rest (fatigue), and the copilot's… - [NTSB ATL89DKG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKG04.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Americus, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 29, 1989 · N8773S · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to properly survey the area in which he would be conducting aerial application flights and his failure to see and avoid powerlines while performing aerial application. - [NTSB ATL89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA172.md): Boeing 737-291 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1989 · N7375F · No damage > Failure of the ground employee to follow normal safety procedures. His lack of familiarity with the operation was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL89FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA167.md): Cessna 140 · Conyers, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1989 · N1875V · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Carburetor icing condition was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL89FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA166.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Lithia Springs, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1989 · N83AT · Destroyed > Inflight engine/wing fire due to a failure of the right engine's left exhaust tailpipe. The exhaust tailpipe failed in fatigue as a result of fluctuating stresses induced by a deteriorated engine mount in conjunction with unevenly distributed clamping loads… - [NTSB ATL89LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA164.md): Cessna 172 · Franklin, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N1434Y · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot by attempting to takeoff from an unsuitable field and his delay in aborting the takeoff. The terrain conditions and fence were contributing factors. - [NTSB ATL89DKG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKG03.md): Rotorway Exec · Roswell, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 29, 1989 · N7043T · Substantial damage > The pilots improper use of the tail rotor controls while in a hover. Adding to this was the pilots total lack of experience operating helicopters. - [NTSB ATL89FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA144.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Augusta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N8693C · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while making a steep turn after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the terrain. - [NTSB ATL89FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA139.md): Beech B24R · Suches, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1989 · N2526W · Destroyed > The pilot's flight into known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain clearance above the wooded terrain. The adverse weather condition, high terrain, and trees were related factors. - [NTSB ATL89LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA135.md): Boeing A75N1 · Brooks, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1989 · N52652 · Substantial damage > Climb not possible because of a downdraft which exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate location of the wind sock, the adverse wind conditions, and the trees. - [NTSB ATL89LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA133.md): Beech A36 · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1989 · N6613A · Substantial damage > The pilot delayed remedial action when the imminent loss of electrical power was observed. Additionally, the pilot's failure to execute the appropriate emergency procedure and manually lower the landing gear, resulted in its collapse upon landing.… - [NTSB ATL89FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA122.md): Cessna 182 · Luthersville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1989 · N5458B · Destroyed > Pilot's failure to take action that would prevent the formation of carburetor ice. Following the engine malfunction, the pilot did not configure the airplane so as to reduce the severity of the impact, I.e. extend the flaps and slow the airplane. Contributing… - [NTSB ATL89DKG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKG02.md): Cessna A188B · Statesboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 30, 1989 · N9583G · Substantial damage > Improper inflight planning which allowed the engine to lose power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ATL89LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA118.md): Piper PA-16 · Danville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1989 · N5368H · Substantial damage > The pilot delayed in applying carburetor heat after the engine began to lose power, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary-landing site. - [NTSB ATL89FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA114.md): Boeing A75N1 · Covington, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1989 · N55530 · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot by inadvertently allowing the carburetor heat to be in the 'hot' position for takeoff. The high density altitude and trees were considered to be contributing factors. - [NTSB ATL89FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA112.md): Bell 206B · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1989 · N5004F · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the engine spur adapter gearshaft in an area where there was a lack of lubrication (oil starvation) due to a partially blocked oil delivery tube. Contributing factors were: inattentive maintenance or servicing of the aircraft by unknown… - [NTSB ATL89LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA108.md): Beech A36 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1989 · N72253 · Substantial damage > The inattention of the pilot which resulted in the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll. - [NTSB ATL89LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA107.md): Cessna 172N · Swainsboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1989 · N73944 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to land at an unlighted airstrip in low light conditions, and her subsequent, inadvertent selectionof unsuitable terrain bordering the runway. - [NTSB ATL89IA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89IA104.md): Cessna 177RG · Savannah, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1989 · N52800 · Minor damage > Fatigue-induced fracture of the main landing gear actuator rod end. - [NTSB ATL89LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA102.md): Cessna 172G · Coolidge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N1365F · Substantial damage > Fuel contamination of an unknown origin, failure of company maintenance personnel to locate and remove all contamination, continued operation of the aircraft by the pilot after the cause of a known engine problem was not determined, and subsequent fuel… - [NTSB ATL89FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA095.md): Beech 95-B55 · St Marys Island, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1989 · N9299Q · Destroyed > The pilot continued into IMC conditions where he collided with trees. - [NTSB ATL89FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA088.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Jackson, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1989 · N4126Y · Destroyed > The pilot's improper handling of the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to perform aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude, and complacency… - [NTSB ATL89DKG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKG01.md): Grumman G-164A · Dawson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 10, 1989 · N9755 · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to leaking carburetor float. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain used for a forced landing. - [NTSB ATL89LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA083.md): Cessna 172D · Cumming, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1989 · N2556U · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight in adverse meteorological conditions at night with an inoperative attitude indicator and insufficient fuel reserve for the intended flight. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1989&state=GA&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") = 1989 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'GA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=GA&year=1989 --- 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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