# NTSB investigations, 1990, SC

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 ATL91LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA033.md): Cessna 310Q · Windsor, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1990 · N2251Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the owner of the private sod airport to properly maintain the runway, which precipitated the loss of control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL91LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA030.md): Beech S35 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1990 · N53G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the engine oil filter was properly installed prior to flight, resulting in engine oil loss and eventual failure of the engine.
- [NTSB ATL91FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA026.md): Beech D-55 · Greer, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1990 · N2000Q · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to follow normal fuel system operational procedures which resulted in the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL91FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA015.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1990 · N7840P · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged the aircraft's altitude/clearance above the runway during a low pass and allowed the propeller to contact the runway; he then failed to maintain airspeed after a pull-up and allowed the aircraft to stall.
- [NTSB ATL91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA009.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Summerville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1990 · N6142D · Substantial damage
  > An eroded exhaust stack which allowed hot gases to impinge upon the firewall, and ignite cabin insulation.
- [NTSB ATL91FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA008.md): Beech A36 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1990 · N97PA · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's loss of consciousness during flight. The reason for the loss of consciousness could not be determined.
- [NTSB ATL90LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA181.md): Schweizer G-164B · Minturn, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1990 · N36303 · Substantial damage
  > A previously fractured main wheel which had resulted from a hard landing. A factor in the accident was inadequate inspection by the operator.
- [NTSB ATL90DLG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DLG02.md): Cessna A188B · Aiken, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 11, 1990 · N9422R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed pull-up during an aerial application swath which resulted in the collision with a static wire associated with electrical transmission lines.
- [NTSB ATL90LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA159.md): Cessna 172 · Ridge Spring, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1990 · N66068 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the maintenance facility/owner to follow standard preventive maintenance procedures. A factor was the pilot's failure to extend the flaps during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL90FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA157.md): Beech E18S · Greenwood, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N563W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper emergency procedure by shutting down the wrong engine, which resulted in a forced landing. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the number three intake valve in the right engine due to fatigue, and trees in the emergency…
- [NTSB ATL90FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA150.md): Piper PA-18A · Conway, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1990 · N2789P · Destroyed
  > Towline interference with the rudder, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spinn. A factor that contributed to the accident was: failure of the company/operator management to adequately guard against such…
- [NTSB ATL90LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA134.md): Hughes 269C · Saluda, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N7448F · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to properly plan for high density altitude operations, which resulted in settling with power to the ground.
- [NTSB ATL90FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA135.md): Boeing 727-281 · Charleston, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N743US · No damage
  > Improper utilization of the emergency equipment.
- [NTSB ATL90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA127.md): Cessna 150 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N6285G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during the flare phase of the approach/landing. Contributing to the accident was a sudden increase in winds.
- [NTSB ATL90IA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90IA123.md): Beech BE-18 · Anderson, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 25, 1990 · N52A · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance while taxiing to the ramp. A factor in the incident was a dark, unlighted ramp area.
- [NTSB ATL90FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA110.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1990 · N9538J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system through inadvertant selection of the 'off' position of the fuel selector valve handle.
- [NTSB ATL90LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA101.md): Cessna 177B · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N19119 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL90FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA100.md): Bell 205A-1 · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1990 · N67HJ · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the main rotor because of the failure of a pillow block bolt, and the failure of the operator/repair station to follow the overhaul procedures.
- [NTSB ATL90LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA098.md): Cessna 150H · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1990 · N22953 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper course reversal procedure which resulted in a stall at a low altitude precluding a recovery before water impact.
- [NTSB ATL90LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA080.md): Learjet 24 · Anderson, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1990 · N100VQ · Substantial damage
  > Electrical arcing which resulted from a short in the pilot's map light circuit; a chafted wire contacted the oxygen supply line at the oxygen control panel in the cockpit. A factor in the accident was the inadequate design of the oxygen panel plumbing and…
- [NTSB ATL90FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA075.md): Sikorsky HSS-1N · Cross, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1990 · N4875M · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and his failure to fly the helicopter in such a manner that would have assured sufficient rotor RPM for an autorotation.
- [NTSB ATL90LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA058.md): Beech C24R · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1990 · N66336 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL90LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA057.md): Mooney M20A · Parris Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1990 · N8199E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to insure that sufficient fuel was aboard for the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion.

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

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

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