# NTSB investigations, 1990, PA

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 NYC91DGT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DGT01.md): Kolb Twin Star · Carlisle, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 26, 1990 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above the ground.
- [NTSB NYC91LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA047.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Easton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1990 · N9898K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor allowed the airplane to get too low on final approach during the demonstration of a power off landing.
- [NTSB NYC91LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA040.md): Enstrom F-28C · Easton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1990 · N4953X · Destroyed
  > An inflight failure of the left side cabin mount bracket which resulted in a loss of lateral cyclic control. Factors related to the accident were: an incomplete inspection of the helicopter following a hard landing with a blade strike.
- [NTSB NYC91LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA032.md): Burkhart Grob G103A · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1990 · N923BG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing technique and the instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB NYC91LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA030.md): Cessna 150H · Freeport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1990 · N23330 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's miscalculations of the amount of fuel on the airplane required for the flight. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA027.md): Cessna 404 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1990 · N54SA · Substantial damage
  > A failure of nose landing gear retraction cylinder attach points which allowed the nose landing gear to collapse.
- [NTSB NYC91LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA026.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Saxton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1990 · N2972D · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing in unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were the cfi's inadequate execution of emergency procedures.
- [NTSB NYC91FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA025.md): Beech A36 · Bradford, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1990 · N422M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering to land during an instrument approach. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to departure, his delayed decision to make an…
- [NTSB NYC91LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA019.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Columbia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1990 · N9292J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a proper altitude on final approach and compensate for the headwind. A factor to the accident was the failure of the pilot to recognize his low altitude and execute a go-around.
- [NTSB NYC91LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA018.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Bally, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1990 · N3HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failiure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC91DHA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DHA01.md): James Cote Kolb Twinstar MK II · Gilbertsville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N2224N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft after an interuption of power.
- [NTSB NYC91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA010.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · Monongahela, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1990 · N690X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate monitoring of the fuel burn which resulted in total fuel exhaustion. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's limited experience in the make and model of airplane, an erroneous fuel quantity indication, and the…
- [NTSB NYC91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA007.md): Waco UPF-7 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1990 · N32091 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take off roll.
- [NTSB NYC91LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA008.md): Maule M5-235C · Moscow, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N9266E · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing due to the failure of the pilot to properly arrest his descent rate and the failure of the flight instructor to adequately monitor the actions of the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA004.md): Piper PA-18 · Emlenton, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N117T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing. The turbulence contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB NYC90DGM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DGM03.md): Continental Copters MK5A · Cranesville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 28, 1990 · N9024T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter after the loss of a portion of the cyclic control assembly; this resulted in ground impact and post-impact fire.
- [NTSB NYC90FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA226.md): Beech 95-B55 · Smithfield, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N9UP · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain aircraft control while conducting training maneuvers at an altitude that precluded a safe recovery.
- [NTSB NYC90LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA218.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Quarryville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N4268E · Destroyed
  > The pilot in commands failure to maintain airspeed while climbing to avoid wires.
- [NTSB NYC90LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA211.md): Cessna 182P · Peters Twp, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1990 · N21033 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands failure to maintain airspeed on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA205.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N15590 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for unknown reasons and an off airport landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90DGT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DGT01.md): Calvart HP-18 · York Springs, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1990 · N78PR · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's misjudged approach to landing, which resulted in the glider overshooting the landing field and impacting trees.
- [NTSB NYC90LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA193.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N34461 · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent release of the tow line at low altitude. A contributing factor was the landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA186.md): Rockwell 112TC · Mt. Bethel, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N112FF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors were wet grass and poor braking action.
- [NTSB NYC90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA184.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N7265F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not obtain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun. The factors were altitude, wet runway, and go around not performed.
- [NTSB NYC90FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA181.md): Cessna 150L · Palmer Township, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N18030 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin with insufficient altitude for recovery. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the student pilot's poor judgement in buzzing a residential area, and his lack of…
- [NTSB NYC90LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA180.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Mt Pocono, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N6177J · Destroyed
  > A hard landing after the pilot perceived an engine problem. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to control his airspeed and flare during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB NYC90DHA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DHA02.md): Snyder MA-5 Charger · Hamburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 27, 1990 · N96CS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The pilot's abrupt maneuver was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC90LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA174.md): Cessna 180 · Hilltown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1990 · N1ZT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving training misjudged the airplane's distance from the runway and altitude above the trees. In addition, the CFI failed to provide adequate supervision.
- [NTSB NYC90LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA170.md): Cessna 340A · Prospect, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1990 · N555KB · Substantial damage
  > An on ground collision with terrain after the right main landing gear side brace failed due to shear from the soft, wet, rough runway, allowing the right main landing gear to collapse.
- [NTSB NYC90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA162.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Radnow Township, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N3EF · Destroyed
  > Wire strike during an off airport forced landing in unsuitable terrain. Contributing factors were a power loss, caused by an engine oil leak.
- [NTSB NYC90LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA161.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N2089A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an inoperable carburetor heat control. Lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC90LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA154.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Washington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1990 · N35551 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while taxiing, and his visual lookout was inadequate.
- [NTSB NYC90LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA153.md): Piper PA-28 · High Point Lake, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1990 · N3776R · Destroyed
  > A loss of control upon touchdown and during the go around, which resulted in uncontrolled contact with the windsock and a rock quarry. Contributing was the excessive speed of the aircraft (reported 80 knots) upon initial touchdown.
- [NTSB NYC90LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA144.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS-3 · South Mountain, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N41MP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC90LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA138.md): Cessna 150 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N6442G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. Contributing to the accident was the pilots decision to land in a field with insufficient space available.
- [NTSB NYC90DGM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DGM02.md): Bell 47D1 · Meadville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N310A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the power lines.
- [NTSB NYC90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA133.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Franklin Center, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N3393A · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a forced landing which restuled in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC90LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA139.md): Cessna 140 · Tarentum, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1990 · N4010N · Substantial damage
  > Airplane nosed over during landing rollout after the pilot failed to maintain directional control on the runway and improperly used the brakes.
- [NTSB NYC90LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA125.md): Hughes 369HS · Brookville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1990 · N8315F · Destroyed
  > Worn tail rotor pitch control assembly, due to improper maintenance/installation, and subsequent fatigue failure of the tail rotor swashplate.
- [NTSB NYC90FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA117.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Rome, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1990 · N8376N · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, and his decision to make the flight after receiving three separate briefings where he was told 'VFR flight not recommended.'
- [NTSB NYC90LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA111.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Fraconia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1990 · N8120C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain sufficient airspeed to flare for landing. Factors related to the accident were: a power loss due to oil exhaustion, the failure of the pilot to conduct an adequate pre-flight and departing with the oil dip stick loose.
- [NTSB NYC90FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA110.md): Britten-Norman BN2A-2F · Blue Bell, PA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1990 · N416WA · Substantial damage
  > The close proximity of the road to the threshold of the runway. Factors contributing to the accident were the obstruction to the driver's vision caused by trees and buildings.
- [NTSB NYC90DHA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DHA01.md): Grumman G-164A · Hunlock Creek, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N913X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obtacles, and his failure to see and avoid the electrical transmission line.
- [NTSB NYC90FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA107.md): Cessna 182D · Numidia, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1990 · N8757X · Destroyed
  > Inflight collision with trees while attempting to maintain visual reference with the ground in instrument meteorological flight conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the flight in deteriorating weather conditions in an…
- [NTSB NYC90FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA106.md): Cessna 150H · Shirleysburg, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1990 · N7142S · Destroyed
  > Pilot incapacitation due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB NYC90DGM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DGM01.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Tyrone, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 8, 1990 · N2369N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions during low level aerial application operations. The pilot's inadequate visual lookout was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC90LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA098.md): Aeronca 7AC · Kutztown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1990 · N112AW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper control input and the instructior's inadequate response. The student's interference with the flight controls as the instructor attempted recovery was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC90FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA099.md): Grumman AA-5B · Fredericksburg, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1990 · N74312 · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure (or inability) to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: adverse weather conditions, and…
- [NTSB NYC90LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA101.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Meadville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N43778 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control by the pilot during landing. Contributing factor was gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC90LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA096.md): Cessna 172A · Mt. Pleasant, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N7616T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff, a premature lift-off, and an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor in the accident was the unfavorable wind.

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

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

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