# NTSB investigations, 1990, LA

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB FTW91FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA025.md): Piper PA28-181 · Olla, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1990 · N8460Q · Destroyed
  > The collapsed carburetor float and restricted movement of the fuel metering needle. Factors were the darknight, the unsuitable terrain, and the operator's maintenance personnel failure to inspect (repair) the engine.
- [NTSB DEN91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA024.md): Cessna 170A · Welsh, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1990 · N1344D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty wind.
- [NTSB FTW91DRD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRD02.md): Piper PA-J3C-65 · Mer Rouge, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 24, 1990 · N6100H · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall at an altitude too low to allow for recovery.
- [NTSB FTW91FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA016.md): MBB BO 105CB4 · Cameron, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1990 · N3536T · Destroyed
  > The company's maintenance personnel's failure to install the cyclic interconnect tube and their failure to inspect the helicopter prior to flight.
- [NTSB FTW91DRD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRD01.md): Monnett Soneria · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 21, 1990 · N184TJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power for unknown reasons. A factor was the proximity of the crowd and other airplanes in the race during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW91LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA005.md): Cessna T210L · Lake Providence, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1990 · N4640Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to enter an area of forecast thrunderstorms. The factor was the severe downdraft encountered.
- [NTSB FTW90GA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90GA185.md): Hughes 369HS · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N71552 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM. A factor in the accident was the lose of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW90LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA172.md): Bell B206BIII · Cameron, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N59558 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to jettison the external load.
- [NTSB FTW90FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA170.md): Air & Space 18A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1990 · N6132S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to follow published takeoff procedures.
- [NTSB FTW90FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA168.md): Cessna 150M · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N66369 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the steep turn. A factor was the door opening in flight.
- [NTSB FTW90FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA164.md): Hughes 269C · Shreveport, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N223TV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the obstruction. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of visual ques due to the light conditions at dusk, the ground observer's lack of assistance and lack of experience in the type of operation, and…
- [NTSB FTW90LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA163.md): Cessna 180 · Saint Joseph, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N9491C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his use of excessive braking.
- [NTSB FTW90FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA152.md): Cessna 150L · Leesville, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N10472 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain vs while maneuvering and the fact that altitude was insufficient for recovery from the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD15.md): Cessna 188 · Archibald, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N70114 · Substantial damage
  > The power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough uneven terrain in which the forced landing was performed.
- [NTSB FTW90LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA150.md): Cessna 152 · New Roades, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1990 · N64984 · Substantial damage
  > Unknown mechanical malfunction resulting in engine oil starvation. A contributing factor was rough terrain in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD14.md): Grumman G-164A · Sommerset, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N7854 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate clearance above crops at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD13.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Youngsville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 22, 1990 · N5984 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to touch down at the proper point on the landing surface. A contributing factor was the late initiation of the aborted landing.
- [NTSB FTW90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA143.md): Aerospatiale AS-350D · Berwick, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1990 · N3598F · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's failure to see and avoid obstacles in the landing zone. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the landing zone.
- [NTSB FTW90LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA118.md): Bell TH13T · Paradise, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1990 · N115SD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly execute the autorotation landing.
- [NTSB FTW90FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA119.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bossier City, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1990 · N6767W · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD12.md): Grumman G-164A · Bastrop, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 10, 1990 · N6572 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper engine procedures during ground operations and prior to takeoff which resulted in fouled spark plugs.
- [NTSB FTW90LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA115.md): Cessna 172N · Chandeleur Isld, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1990 · N1071S · Substantial damage
  > Minimum airspeed required for flight (vs) was not maintained. Contributing factors were the pilot's fatigued condition, and premature lift off.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD11.md): Bell 47G3-B · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 1990 · N73241 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and an excessive sink rate.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD10.md): Grumman G-164B · Mamou, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N6693Q · Substantial damage
  > Pilot misjudged wind information. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind, the trees and the levee.
- [NTSB FTW90FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA111.md): Schweizer 269C · Tallulah, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1990 · N431MS · Destroyed
  > Loss of control due to a multiple bird strike and incorrect control inputs by the pilot in the flare. Contributing factors were the bird strike induced vibrations and the main rotor blade contact with the tail rotor drive shaft.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD08.md): Schweizer G-164B · Basile, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 13, 1990 · N6733Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather information. A related factor to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW90LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA107.md): Bell 206BIII · Kaplan, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1990 · N2187P · Substantial damage
  > Restricted movement of the right skid assembly causing the lateral center of gravity to be exceeded during the attempted take off.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD07.md): Grumman G-164A · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 2, 1990 · N8938H · Destroyed
  > Partial loss of engine power due to a cracked number four cylinder intake rocker box housing. The lack of a suitable forced landing site was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD06.md): Stolt Acroduster II · Alexandria, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1990 · N63BD · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD05.md): Schweizer G-164B · Reeves, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 13, 1990 · N48455 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a frozen rocker arm.
- [NTSB FTW90FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA094.md): Beech B35-C33A · Le Compte, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1990 · N7968M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continuation of VFR flight into IMC. Factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a pre-flight weather brief and his inadequate evalution of existing weather.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD04.md): Grumman G-164B · Fenton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 3, 1990 · N6714K · Destroyed
  > Failure of the elevator control rod end bearing.
- [NTSB FTW90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA082.md): Cessna 177A · Leesville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1990 · N30327 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the rough tree covered terrain in which the forced landing was performed and the bright night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW90LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA081.md): Cessna 172N · Bastrop, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1990 · N3530E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed for a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition and turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW90LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA074.md): Hughes 269C · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1990 · N7504A · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD03.md): Grumman G-164A · Glynn, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 22, 1990 · N930X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control on the ground, due to intermittent locking of the right brake during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW90LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA071.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rayne, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1990 · N1785T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the #3 exhaust valve, which necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD02.md): C&J Sontheimer Rotorway · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 10, 1990 · N850JR · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the tail rotor drive belt.
- [NTSB FTW90LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA054.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Bastrop, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1990 · N3712X · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel. A factor related to the accident was: inadequate design of the fuel system drains, which prevented an adequate preflight of the fuel system.
- [NTSB FTW90LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA049.md): Cessna 172E · Hammond, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1990 · N3531S · Destroyed
  > Pilot in command's initiation and continuation of the flight into an area of known IMC weather conditions and his subsequent inability to land prior to running out of fuel. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's failure to exercise good…

## 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" = 'LA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=LA&year=1990

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