# NTSB investigations, 1989, MN

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 MKC90LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA033.md): Beech A24R · Richmond, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1989 · N8074R · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the fuel tank selector by the pilot and his improper use of emergency procedures, which resulted in fuel starvation after a fuel tank had emptied. Contributing factors were: inoperative fuel quantity gauges, pilot's operation with known…
- [NTSB MKC90FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA032.md): Beech 95-B55B · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N5678K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot in command in both aircraft.
- [NTSB MKC90LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA024.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 369HS · Oklee, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1989 · N9213F · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined power plant failure. Factors related to the accident were: the snow covered terrain, snow, and gusty wind.
- [NTSB MKC90LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA021.md): Bell 206L-3 · Saint Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1989 · N3174S · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB MKC90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA018.md): Pierce MP-2 · Caledonia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1989 · N6FP · Substantial damage
  > The pilots loss of control during recovery from bounced landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA016.md): Hughes 369HS · Ogilvie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N3961H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the accident were: the unsuitable terrain conditions in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MKC90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA014.md): Cessna 150 · Brooten, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1989 · N7047X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use proper starting procedures and the excessive throttle setting.
- [NTSB MKC90FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA005.md): Piper PA-28 · Delavan, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1989 · N6340R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a low pass, and to see-and-avoid obstructions (inadequate visual lookout). Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's ostentatious display and the obstructions (powerlines).
- [NTSB MKC89FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA202.md): Fokker F27 · Bemidji, MN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N280MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate and compensate for the downdraft encountered while on short final approach.
- [NTSB MKC89FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA201.md): Piper PA-22-150 · St. Charles, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N7844D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb during a night takeoff. Contributing factor(s) was: an out-of-c.g airplane, takeoff with only one magneto operating; and the limited vision of the pilot.
- [NTSB MKC89LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA200.md): Hughes 269C · Bloomington, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1989 · N95KS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine crankshaft. The light conditions at dawn and the vehicles were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB MKC89LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA198.md): Beech 80 · Littlefork, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1989 · N132BA · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of the electrical system during IFR operations & the aircraft's collision with a rock fence during the subsequent gear-up precautionary landing.
- [NTSB MKC89LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA183.md): Cessna 172 · Barnesville, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1989 · N3610L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to insure that the aircraft contained an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight.
- [NTSB MKC89LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA193.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chanhassen, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1989 · N8068C · Substantial damage
  > Engine assembly dowell pin sheared causing total powerplant failure and inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the ground vehicle.
- [NTSB MKC89FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA191.md): Piper PA-20 · Moose Lake, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1989 · N2841P · Destroyed
  > Severe corrosion of the lower forward lift strut for the right wing, inadequate inspection of the lift strut by maintenance personnel, and subsequent failure of the lift strut, which resulted in an overload failure (folding back) of the wing. Related factors…
- [NTSB MKC89LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA188.md): Bell 206B · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1989 · N2168S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the clearance between the helicopter and the power line. The power line (transmission wire) was considered to be a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MKC89LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA186.md): Cessna 172 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1989 · N80357 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision in attempting to land with inadequate visual cues which precluded identification of a correct runway alignment. A suitable alternative airport was readily available.
- [NTSB MKC89LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA184.md): Dormoy TKD Bathtub · Carlisle, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1989 · N812SS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the mixture control cable and inadequate maintenance (repair) by the pilot. The terrain conditions were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB MKC89LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA181.md): Bell 47G-B3 · Waseca, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1989 · N8471E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The tailwind, high obstruction (power line), and crop (beans) were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MKC89LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA174.md): Stinson L-5 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N68591 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected the wrong runway and failed to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MKC89LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA176.md): Bell 206-B2 · Sebeka, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1989 · N96117 · Substantial damage
  > Power plant failure due to a fracture of the first stage turbine wheel, resulting in an uncontrolled autorotation.
- [NTSB MKC89LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA164.md): Cessna 172 · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N97984 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained by the pilot in command due to improper use of the aircraft flight controls.
- [NTSB MKC89LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA157.md): Cessna 172 · Crystal, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N6938H · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained by the pilot in command, due to an improper landing flare which resulted in several bounces. The landing gear failed in overload during the bounced landing.
- [NTSB MKC89DER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DER01.md): Cessna T188C · Wannaska, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N9438J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command did not maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MKC89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA145.md): Cessna U206 · Eveleth, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1989 · N9627G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during the water landing. The pilot's lack of recent experience in seaplane operations and the lack of experience in the accident aircraft contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB MKC89LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA140.md): Cessna 188B · Grygla, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1989 · N4724R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot. Tall grass (high vegetation) at the end of the strip was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MKC89LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA143.md): Cessna 172 · Sauk Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1989 · N3814S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly secure the oil cap when he serviced the aircraft and oil starvation. Contributing factors were the terrain conditions.
- [NTSB MKC89LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA141.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Bemidji, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1989 · N6513Y · Substantial damage
  > The continued approach and landing by the pilot in known adverse weather. Contributing factors were the weather conditions and the ditch.
- [NTSB MKC89LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA139.md): Cessna A185F · Int'L Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1989 · N7310H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control after encountering a strong gust of wind during the landing flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB MKC89FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA135.md): Cessna A185F · Ely, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1989 · N70466 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: the presence of trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MKC89LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA131.md): Glaser-Dirks DG-101 · Stanton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1989 · N83GB · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the glider. Contributing factors were: improper use of flight controls by the pilot and his lack of total experience in the type of glider.
- [NTSB MKC89LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA124.md): Piper PA-38 · Buffalo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N38329 · Substantial damage
  > Misjudgement of altitude and distance by the student and inadequate supervision of flight by the instructor (CFI). Contributing factors were: unfavorable wind conditions, high vegetation (grass), and a ditch.
- [NTSB MKC89LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA120.md): Aeronca 7AC · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1989 · N85459 · Substantial damage
  > That proper starting procedures were not followed by the pilot in command and the aircraft was not tied down.
- [NTSB MKC89LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA115.md): Cessna 180 · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1989 · N45JB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while attempting to land in turbulent gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MKC89LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA111.md): Luscombe 8F · Ramsey, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N2746K · Substantial damage
  > The passengers interference with the flight controls and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the ditch located short of the runway which the aircraft contacted.
- [NTSB MKC89FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA107.md): Cessna 152 · Cottage Grove, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 1989 · N5357Q · Substantial damage
  > Poor judgement of the pilot by flying while physically impaired from consumption of alcohol; and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with wooded/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB MKC89LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA106.md): Cessna 150 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1989 · N6411K · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to properly calculate fuel consumption which resulted in an inadequate fuel reserve and fuel exhaustion prior to reaching his destination. During the ensuing forced landing the pilot failed to maintain airspeed which resulted in an…
- [NTSB MKC89LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA103.md): Beech 58 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N8152R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures which resulted in the failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown. A contributing factor was the pilot's inattentiveness.
- [NTSB MKC89LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA101.md): Cessna 152 · Buffalo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1989 · N6436P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, his improper use of the throttle, and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI89IA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89IA083.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 2, 1989 · N434AA · Minor damage
  > Failure of the hydraulic power transfer unit shut-off (ptu s/o) valve due to failed (fatigued) valve body attach screws.
- [NTSB MKC89LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA091.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Roseau, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N23702 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to fuel ice.
- [NTSB MKC89LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA088.md): Mooney M20E · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1989 · N9424V · Substantial damage
  > Fuel tank selector improperly positioned, emergency procedure improperly performed by the pilot, and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MKC89LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA087.md): Cessna 180 · Marshall, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1989 · N7510K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an unapproved weld between the exhaust system and muffler. The failed weld resulted in the muffler separating and an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB MKC89LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA069.md): Cessna 152 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1989 · N5329B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the icy/snow covered runway.
- [NTSB MKC89LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA067.md): Cessna 172 · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1989 · N6418D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB MKC89FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA060.md): Cessna 150K · Pemberton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1989 · N6010G · Substantial damage
  > Poor judgement on the part of the pilot in that he attempted a down wind take off without adequate distance to clear obstacles in his flight path.
- [NTSB MKC89LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA059.md): Cessna 152 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1989 · N95975 · Substantial damage
  > Premature raising of flaps and the failure of the instructor pilot to maintain runway alignment during the attempted go around.
- [NTSB MKC89FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA055.md): Champion 7EC · Luxemburg, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1989 · N7596E · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and loss of aircraft control. The pilot's failure to observe weight and balance limitations of the aircraft was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MKC89LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA052.md): Stinson 108-1 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1989 · N8726K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB MKC89LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA053.md): Mooney M20 · Malmo, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1989 · N4096H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in his loss of aircraft control, due spatial disorientation. A related factor to the accident was: the adverse weather condition.

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

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=MN&year=1989

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