# NTSB investigations, 1990, OH

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 NYC91LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA048.md): Cessna 150L · Nw Philadelphia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1990 · N6891G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during an attempted go-around which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: improper use of the mixture control and carburetor heat.
- [NTSB NYC91FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA046.md): Aerostar S-60A · Columbus, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1990 · N3589J · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The unfavorable wind and temperature inversion were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC91LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA045.md): Cessna 150J · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1990 · N60026 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were: a downwind landing, and loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC91LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA033.md): Cessna 152 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1990 · N6107B · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained by the student pilot.
- [NTSB NYC91LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Zanesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1990 · N757FW · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of power due to carburetor ice. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions and soft terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB NYC91LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA023.md): Cessna 182P · Elyria, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1990 · N7409Q · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB NYC91LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA021.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1990 · N972VJ · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure by pilots of the other aircraft to see and alter taxi path to avoid the standing aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA015.md): Cessna 152 · Kent, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1990 · N5331P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of both pilots to maintain visual separation in the landing traffic pattern. Factors to this mid-air collision were the excessive number of airplanes in the airport traffic pattern and radio frequency congestion.
- [NTSB NYC91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA009.md): Cessna 172N · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1990 · N2233E · Destroyed
  > A carburetor fire due to an engine backfire. A factor relating to the accident was improper remedial action taken by the pilot to extinguish the engine fire.
- [NTSB NYC91FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA005.md): Beech V35B · Ottawa, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1990 · N409E · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow the proper instrument procedure and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda) during an approach to the airport at night in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB NYC90DEI03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DEI03.md): Piper PA28-180 · Elkhorn Lake, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 24, 1990 · N7965W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on a short, wet grass strip. A contributing factor was the wet grass.
- [NTSB NYC90FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA220.md): Cessna 152 · Plain City, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1990 · N95644 · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the pilot due to consumption of alcohol, flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: darkness,…
- [NTSB NYC90DEI02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DEI02.md): Grumman AA5B · Beachwood, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1990 · N74242 · Destroyed
  > The engine failure due to an improper engine overhaul performed by unqualified persons. The unsuitable terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC90LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA201.md): Cessna 150 · Circleville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N10905 · Substantial damage
  > The misuse of the flight controls by the pilot and improper bounced landing recovery procedure.
- [NTSB NYC90LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA200.md): Enstrom F-28A · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N9597 · Substantial damage
  > A power loss, due to contamination from deteriorating fuel tank sealant, and the pilot's failure to notice the contamination during preflight.
- [NTSB NYC90DEG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DEG02.md): Trice Pitts Special S-1S · Hamilton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 18, 1990 · N40X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC90LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA191.md): Cessna 150 · Salem, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1990 · N7983F · Substantial damage
  > The airplane overran the end of the runway into a corn field after an aborted takeoff, due to the engine cowling door opening. Contributing to the accident was pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC90LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA189.md): Bell 206 · Athens, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N49651 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to visually acquire and maintain clearance from the powerline(s). Contributing to the accident was the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB BFO90LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA066.md): Champion 7EC · Peebles, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1990 · N8575E · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB NYC90LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA172.md): Cessna C-152A · Yellowsprings, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1990 · N4870A · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control when the pilot stalled the airplane after prematurely becoming airborne. Contributing to the accident was a rough field and a hidden obstruction.
- [NTSB NYC90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA173.md): Cessna 182G · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N183D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not properly compensate for the gusty wind conditions, resulting in the airplane landing hard and porpoising.
- [NTSB NYC90FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA169.md): David B. Robertson VARI-EZE · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1990 · N45DR · Destroyed
  > A power loss due to improper installation of a fuel line fitting and inadequate maintenance and inspection.
- [NTSB NYC90LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA166.md): Cessna 150M · New Knoxville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1990 · N714JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls which resulted in loss of directional control during the takeoff ground run.
- [NTSB NYC90LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA163.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Wilmington, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N93666 · Substantial damage
  > A power loss caused by fuel exhaustion when the pilot took off with the fuel selector on the empty fuel tank.
- [NTSB NYC90LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA158.md): Cessna 182 · Liverpool, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N92839 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to detect contaminated fuel by draining the fuel system prior to takeoff resulting in engine failure and a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA183.md): Cessna 310R · Mansfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1990 · N3463G · Substantial damage
  > An unavoidable collision with a deer while taking off which bent the drag brace and prevented it from locking. Factors related to the accident were the night conditions which reduced the pilots visibility to the illuminated area of the landing lights.
- [NTSB CHI90DEI01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEI01.md): Champion 7GCAA · Ashland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N8326V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately preflight the airplane prior to takeoff. Resulting in a fuel leak going undetected.
- [NTSB CHI90LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA160.md): Mooney M20J/201 · Kelleys Island, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N1172G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects during a go-around. Factor was unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI90LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA159.md): Cessna 172H · Brookville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N715HR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain positive control of the aircraft while encountering gusty, shifty winds and windshear during the initial climbout after takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI90LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA158.md): Cessna 310 · Moraine, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N522S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate ground clearance during his approach to landing. Contributing factors were reduced visibility in fog and rain.
- [NTSB CHI90DEK06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEK06.md): Cessna 175 · Zanesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N7296M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly prelfight the airplane which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI90LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA153.md): Cessna 172 · Millersburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1990 · N7955U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a go-around attempt. The pilots lack of total aviation experience and his motion sickness are factors associated with the accident.
- [NTSB CHI90LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA150.md): Champion 7EC · Hillsboro, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1990 · N9836Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during initial climb after takeoff. The pilot's lack of experience in the airplane is a factor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA154.md): Cessna 207 · Toledo, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N73067 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's poor preflight planning and his failure to attain proper climb rate during initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI90LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA149.md): Beech F33A · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N1847W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain aircraft control after encountering gusty wind conditions during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI90FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA145.md): Piper PA28-140 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N8760N · Destroyed
  > The failure of the certified flight instructor and the dual student to maintain a visual lookout during the final approach to the airport.
- [NTSB CHI90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA143.md): Cessna 172N · Northwood, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1990 · N737KL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in an off-airport landing, when the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. The fact that the engine lost power over a populated area was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB CHI90LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA137.md): Beech A-23-19 · Stow, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N333AS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to attain runway alignment and maintain directional control after touchdown. Contributing to the accident was his landing at the wrong airport.
- [NTSB CHI90DEK05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEK05.md): Cessna 172 · Urbana, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 22, 1990 · N6195E · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI90FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA131.md): Rockwell 114 · Willoughby Hill, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1990 · N4859W · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow the IFR procedure and to identify the decision height (and/or make a timely missed approach). The adverse weather was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA132.md): Cessna 205A · Piqua, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N4841U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI90DEK04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEK04.md): Robinson R-22 · St. Mary'S, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 14, 1990 · N90778 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid wires in his operating area.
- [NTSB CHI90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA133.md): Champion 7EC · Hamilton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1990 · N4352C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB CHI90LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA125.md): Piper PA22-150 · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1990 · N7628D · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while taxiing in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI90FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA105.md): Cessna 152 · Oberlin, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1990 · N4671M · Destroyed
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the dual student, carburetor ice, inadequate supervision to correct the situation by the instructor pilot (CFI), and failure of the CFI to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Carburetor icing condition was…
- [NTSB CHI90LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA102.md): Robinson R22 · Phillipsburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1990 · N80450 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to retain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL90LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA085.md): Cessna 172K · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1990 · N7275G · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: the adverse wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI90IA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90IA090.md): Boeing 737-200 · Cleveland, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1990 · N202AU · No damage
  > The improper taxi speed to be able to negotiate a safe turn off the snow covered runway.
- [NTSB CHI90LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA076.md): Piper PA28-180 · South Webster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1990 · N5236L · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure. Soft terrain in the forced landing area is a factor.
- [NTSB ATL90MA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90MA051.md): Learjet 23 · Ansonia, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1990 · N331DP · Destroyed
  > The flight crew became incapacitated for undetermined reasons and lost control of the airplane.

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

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

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