# NTSB investigations, 1989, NJ

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 NYC90FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA041.md): Cessna 172N · Washington Twp, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1989 · N3353E · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to properly pre-flight plan and execute the VFR flight. Factor's related to the accident were: the pilot's inexperience; no visual cues (lights) due to dark night conditions; the pilot's disregard of the weather briefing.
- [NTSB NYC90FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA040.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Frenchtown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1989 · N6894Y · Destroyed
  > The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the turbocharger tailpipe exhaust stack on the right engine by the mechanic(s). The failure of the tailpipe permitted heat from the exhaust to weaken the main spar of the right wing resulting in a catastrophic…
- [NTSB NYC90FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA038.md): Boeing 727-31 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1989 · N727PJ · Substantial damage
  > Thermal distress of the first stage turbine blades of the nuber one engine causing a degradation of material properties which resulted in blade fractures. The reason for the thermal distress was not determined.
- [NTSB NYC90LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA035.md): Beech B-23 · Tinton Falls, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1989 · N2350L · Substantial damage
  > Precautionary landing in unsuitable terrain following a partial power loss due to a failed exhaust valve.
- [NTSB NYC90LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA028.md): Cessna 205 · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1989 · N8419Z · Substantial damage
  > In-flight collision with object.
- [NTSB BFO90LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA015.md): Cessna 150M · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1989 · N63009 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to obtain proper assistance or properly secure (tie down/chock) the aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC90LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA022.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N771VY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA016.md): Cessna T210N · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1989 · N244MB · Substantial damage
  > Lack of hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic system.
- [NTSB NYC90MA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90MA009.md): Agusta A109A Mkii · Lacey Township, NJ · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1989 · N21FL · Destroyed
  > In-flight separation of a main rotor blade due to fatigue failure of the main rotor blade spar, which originated at a manufacturing induced scratch (tool mark) that was the result of inadequate quality control.
- [NTSB NYC89LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA219.md): Piper PA-22 · Montague, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1989 · N2467A · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and soft terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB NYC89FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA220.md): MBB BO-105CB-4 · Tuckerton, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1989 · N5353V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in remedial action by delaying the pull-up from a descending maneuver.
- [NTSB NYC89DHM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89DHM05.md): Woods Formula VEE SL-1 · Allaire Airport, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 10, 1989 · N31549 · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare and touchdown by the pilot in command while making a forced landing following loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC89LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA211.md): Cessna 150M · Colts Neck, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N3668V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a rough field takeoff. Contributing factor(s) was: the crosswind and he sunglare in the pilot's eyes.
- [NTSB NYC89FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA190.md): Cessna 182Q · Edison Twshp, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1989 · N759MN · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow the IFR procedure and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda) for that segment of the approach. Factors related to the accident were: minimum safe altitude warning (msaw) radar not enabled, and failure of the approach…
- [NTSB NYC89LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA184.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1989 · N22179 · Destroyed
  > The pilot overshooting a landing during a precautionary landing due to deteriorating weather conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: the pilot's decision to attempt the flight after being advised that VFR flight was not recommended and inadequate preflight by…
- [NTSB NYC89IA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89IA176.md): Douglas DC-9-30 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1989 · N556NY · Minor damage
  > Rupture of a flexible high pressure hydraulic line in the 'a' hydraulic system, due to chafing of the steel braid covering, which allowed the system pressure and quantity to be completely depleted.
- [NTSB NYC89LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA175.md): Cessna 170B · Bricktown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1989 · N8388A · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined. The terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA172.md): Piper PA-18A · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N8061C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying speed, and his delay to jettison the banner. A factor related to the accident was: the location of the trees.
- [NTSB NYC89LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA147.md): Piper J-3C-65 · Erma, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1989 · N46286 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a banner pickup.
- [NTSB NYC89LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA126.md): Bell 206A · Bedminster, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1989 · N273E · Substantial damage
  > Off airport landing in unsuitable terrain due to an undetermined power loss.
- [NTSB NYC89LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA115.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Matawan, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1989 · N43663 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate action after encountering tailwind conditions during landing.
- [NTSB NYC89LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA114.md): Hughes 269C · Rosehayn, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1989 · N1093Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing. This resulted in an uncontrolled touchdown and rollover of the helicopter.
- [NTSB NYC89LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA109.md): Cessna 172XP · Vineland, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1989 · N758BZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of speed & distance during landing which resulted in the proper touchdown point to be exceeded. The runway conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC89LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA104.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1989 · N4385L · Destroyed
  > Improper inflight planning which led to engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC89LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA100.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1989 · N41692 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC89IA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89IA101.md): Stinson 108-3 · Blairstown, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N6093M · Minor damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the clearance between the airplanes.
- [NTSB NYC89LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA094.md): Cessna 152 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1989 · N94252 · Substantial damage
  > Improper decision and planning by the check pilot (f/e) which resulted in loss of proper alignment and collision with a snowbank at the edge of the runway. Contributing factors were: inadequate preflight by the f/e, f/e's unsecured shoulder harness, premature…
- [NTSB NYC89FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA093.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1989 · N40978 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed and control of the aircraft, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: autoplt malfunction due to improper installation by maintenance personnel and the pilot's…
- [NTSB NYC89LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA091.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Delmont, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1989 · N8471P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the #6 connecting rod.
- [NTSB NYC89LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA096.md): Bell 206B · Harding Twnp, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1989 · N5754J · Substantial damage
  > The pilots attempt to conduct the flight with less than required fuel resulting in loss of engine power and subsequent damage to the helicopter while performing an autorotative landing.
- [NTSB NYC89LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA079.md): Cessna 150 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1989 · N6299K · Minor damage
  > A bird strike shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC89FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA074.md): Cessna 305A · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1989 · N5300G · Substantial damage
  > Delays by both pilots in releasing the glider tow line after the glider pilot allowed the glider to maneuver excessively above the tow aircraft. The weather conditions were factors.
- [NTSB NYC89LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA071.md): Mooney M20J · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1989 · N201MQ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The presence of trees near the runway was considered to be a factor.

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

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

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