# NTSB investigations, 1990, 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ATL91FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA035.md): Beech B95 · Austell, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1990 · N2794Y · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power which resulted from the pilot's failure to properly use the carburetor heat. The pilot failed to maintain flying speed during the emergency descent which resulted in a stall on final approach. A factor in the accident was weather…
- [NTSB ATL91LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA029.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Senoia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N5003T · Substantial damage
  > Improper preflight planning and preparation by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors to the accident were the dark night operation and the collision with utility lines.
- [NTSB ATL91IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91IA024.md): Cessna S550 · Columbus, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1990 · N185SF · Minor damage
  > A fatigue failure of a spot weld on the gas generator case, which resulted in an engine explosion.
- [NTSB ATL91LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA023.md): Cessna 172N · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1990 · N6168F · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain adequate wingtip clearance during taxi.
- [NTSB ATL91FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA018.md): Cessna 182E · Blairsville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1990 · N3506Y · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion resulting in engine stoppage, and the pilot's failure to obtain fuel earlier in the flight.
- [NTSB ATL91IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91IA017.md): Fokker F28 MK0100 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1990 · N850US · No damage
  > Frozen moisture in the stabilizer actuator hydraulic servo valve which resulted in reduced movement of the servo valve and limited its ability to respond to flight control inputs. The lack of response from the servo valve resulted in the jammed stabilizer…
- [NTSB ATL91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA010.md): Cessna A150K · Dublin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1990 · N8390M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, in that he did not ensure that enough fuel was on board to complete the flight.
- [NTSB ATL91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA007.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1990 · N5506P · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of a connecting rod cap bolt which resulted in a total loss of power.
- [NTSB ATL91LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA001.md): Cessna 172N · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1990 · N172SC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff attempt. Factors to the accident were the student's overall lack of flight experience, and the reported wind gust.
- [NTSB ATL90LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA185.md): Cessna 210 · White Plains, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N6523X · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation to the engine for undertermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL90FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA179.md): Cessna 421B · Jefferson, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1990 · N316MH · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to perform the correct emergency procedures, when confronted with a loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain minimum control speed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB ATL90LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA176.md): Cessna 150 · Brookley, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N22909 · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion. Factors include improper planning/decision by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB ATL90LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA174.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Palmetto, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N44678 · Substantial damage
  > The number two cylinder exhaust valve sticking in the closed position, which resulted in a partial power loss during the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper preflight inspection, in that he did not correctly analyze the engine problem…
- [NTSB ATL90LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA171.md): Grumman G-164A · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1990 · N7905 · Destroyed
  > A low cycle fatigue failure of the left main landing gear spring.
- [NTSB ATL90LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA165.md): Grumman AA1 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N6169L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly flare.
- [NTSB ATL90LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA161.md): Cessna 172 · Palmetto, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N6173E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane with known mechanical deficiencies. A factor in the accident was the improperly maintained condition of the magnetos.
- [NTSB ATL90LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA160.md): Cessna 172P · Lawrencevile, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1990 · N5354Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL90FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA158.md): North American T-6G · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N9871C · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control during maneuvering flight, allowing the airplane to stall without sufficient altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB ATL90DKG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKG06.md): Prosser Mono FLY · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N7016M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's failure to ensure that the substituted control stick was adequately attached to the aileron bell crank.
- [NTSB ATL90DKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKG05.md): Ayres Bull Thrush · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N4025Q · Destroyed
  > Failure of the engine main oil line which allowed the engine oil to be ignited by the hot engine.
- [NTSB ATL90IA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90IA154.md): Dassault DA20F · Chamblee, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N457F · Minor damage
  > The right fuel control unit malfunctioned and allowed the engine speed to decrease below idle speed (45%) which resulted in an engine fire. Factors in the incident were: the improper rigging of the fuel control unit during installation, and the flight crew's…
- [NTSB ATL90TL#03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90TL%2303.md): Cessna 185A · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N710 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL90LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA147.md): Beech 23 · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N2302J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improperly planned approach, in that the airplane was high and fast, which resulted in the runway overrun.
- [NTSB ATL90FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA145.md): Cessna 340 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N9865F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate fuel management, in that he did not select main fuel tanks prior to this approach. This resulted in fuel starvation to the engines, and the subsequent loss of all engine power.
- [NTSB ATL90IA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90IA136.md): Douglas DC-9-51 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N415EA · Minor damage
  > Inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane which resulted in operation of the tire while under inflated and its subsequent failure. A factor in the incident was the inadequate quality control by the tire recapping facility which failed to repair a…
- [NTSB ATL90TL#04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90TL%2304.md): Hughes TH-55 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N7057K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL90IA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90IA126.md): Douglas DC-9-31 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N8943E · Minor damage
  > Inadequate maintenance inspection by operator personnel which resulted in operation of the tire while under-inflated.
- [NTSB ATL90LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA131.md): Champion Aeronca 7CCM · Albany, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N75064 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to directional control on takeoff initial climb, and failure to maintain a visual lookout for obstacles.
- [NTSB ATL90DKG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKG04.md): Air Command 532 · Rome, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N2173B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted a flat spiraling spin maneuver at an altitude that was too low to effect a safe recovery.
- [NTSB ATL90IA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90IA124.md): Douglas DC-9-31 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 31, 1990 · N8982E · No damage
  > Failure of the ac cross tie relay, which prevented the generators from being reconnected to the electrical system. A factor in the incident was the loss of the left generator in flight. Factors include inadvertently disconnecting the left generator while…
- [NTSB ATL90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA121.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Pineora, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N3261H · Substantial damage
  > Control interference by the passenger when the throttle was retarded and the pilot's failure to intervene because of his diverted attention.
- [NTSB ATL90FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA119.md): Cessna 177 · Canton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N2979X · Destroyed
  > The intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions by the non-instrument rated pilot.
- [NTSB ATL90FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA117.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Griffin, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N8064K · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. The presence of trees in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL90LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA113.md): Cessna 305A · Woodstock, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N201FM · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB ATL90LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA112.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1990 · N2579W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student (rated) pilot to maintain control of the helicopter, and insufficient supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI).
- [NTSB ATL90FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA109.md): Cessna 150L · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1990 · N10790 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper clearance from objects on the ground.
- [NTSB ATL90LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA107.md): Beech A36 · Hahira, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1990 · N6060N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear tire on landing the failure of the pilot to detect an existing cut on the right main landing gear tire during preflight.
- [NTSB ATL90LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA106.md): Piper PA-24 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1990 · N7868P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the engine fuel mixture control which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL90FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA105.md): Cessna 172M · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1990 · N20302 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight and inflight planning, and his delayed climb after execution of a go-around. Contributing factors were his misreading of airfield wind information, his improper utilization of the flaps during climbout, his failure to…
- [NTSB ATL90LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA103.md): Cessna 182 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1990 · N3773D · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL90LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA097.md): Cessna T210 · Lafayette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1990 · N761YK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage his fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power, due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL90DKG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKG03.md): Corben BABY-ACE · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 1990 · N1034C · Substantial damage
  > An improper fuel system (installed by the home builder), and continued operation of the aircraft with a known deficiency, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL90LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA096.md): Cessna 172A · Villa Rica, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1990 · N7677T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation to the engine, initiated by the combination of a blocked fuel tank vent line and a malfunctioning fuel filler cap. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, in that he did not detect the fuel vent line blockage.
- [NTSB ATL90LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA094.md): Grumman AA-5B · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1990 · N74651 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged approach which resulted in a long, fast landing and subsequent overrun of the departure threshold. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to lower the flaps and establish a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB ATL90LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA092.md): Beech B35 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · N5180C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage his fuel supply by switching to a tank with fuel prior to the loss of engine power. Collision with the tree(s) was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB ATL90LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA090.md): Alon A-2 · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1990 · N37BH · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power because of carburetor icing conditions. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ATL90FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA093.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East Ellijay, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1990 · N55864 · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ATL90TL#01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90TL%2301.md): Hughes 369E · Buford, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Mar 26, 1990 · N5189K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL90IA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90IA087.md): Mooney M-20L · Augusta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1990 · N1024Z · Minor damage
  > The reported performance problem during climbout was undetermined. The pilot's decision to land with the landing gear retracted contributed to the minor damage sustained.
- [NTSB FTW90IA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90IA086.md): British Aerospace HS125-800 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1990 · N802X · No damage
  > The leaking aft lavatory water heater unit.

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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" = '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=1990

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