# NTSB investigations, 1989, UT

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 DEN90FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA028.md): Aerospatiale SA316B · Park City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1989 · N62268 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to make a vertical takeoff, while departing with a cable attached, and his failure to insure the cable remained clear of the trailer. The trailer (vehicle) was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DEN90LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA023.md): Cessna 172P · Bryce Canyon, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1989 · CGPGA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate climb speed. Contributing factors were: inadequate preflight planning in that the pilot did not adequately consider the high density altitude effect on the airplane's climb performance.
- [NTSB DEN90FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA022.md): Cessna 182F · Oakley, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1989 · N3625U · Destroyed
  > The pilot diverted his attention, misjudged his altitude and failed to maintain clearance above the trees, while maneuvering at low altitude over mountainous terrain. The mountainous terrain, high density altitude, low airspeed, and trees were contributing…
- [NTSB DEN90FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA021.md): Cessna 310I · Provo, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1989 · N145Y · Destroyed
  > The Cessna pilot misjudge his altitude above the water. Contributing factors were: the pilot allowing his attention to be diverted and his lack of visual/depth perception over the calm (glassy) water.
- [NTSB DCA90MA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA90MA002.md): Boeing 727-232 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N530DA · Destroyed
  > A fire which started in the passenger oxygen system for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the failure of delta airlines to recognize, attend to and correct repeated leaks in the oxygen system.
- [NTSB DEN90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA007.md): Cessna 210 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1989 · N7409E · Substantial damage
  > An engine stoppage for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN89LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA216.md): Cessna 172N · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1989 · N75815 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain the proper glidepath during a practice instrument approach resulting in a collision with terrain. Contributing factor(s) was: the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB DEN89DTM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTM03.md): Harris-Hafen VARI-EZE · Payson, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 9, 1989 · N30EZ · Destroyed
  > The airplane collided with high obstruction (s).
- [NTSB DEN89LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA224.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1989 · N3554P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for windshear.
- [NTSB DEN89FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA208.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Grantsville, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1989 · N7835P · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, by entering a box canyon with insufficient altitude to assure a safe exit. Contributing factors were: box canyon, rising terrain, and high density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN89LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA211.md): Cessna 182L · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N42027 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to attain a flare. The unfavorable (variable & gusty) wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN89LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA204.md): Cessna 150M · Delta, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N6372K · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground swerve. Soft terrain beside the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN89LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA203.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Dutch John, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1989 · N7111W · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot, resulting in a loss of control during the takeoff ground run. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable (variable/gusty) wind condition, and the high vegetation and tree beside the…
- [NTSB DEN89FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA200.md): Cessna 172 · Tremonton, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N4129F · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain obstruction clearance while making a low pass over a newly constructed highway. The powerline was considered a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DEN89LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA198.md): Cessna 150-L · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1989 · N6697G · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to lack of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and a fence in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB DEN89LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA195.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1989 · N3128P · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing. The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation (lack of a weather briefing) and the weather conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN89FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA192.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Bullfrog, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1989 · N9084W · Destroyed
  > Improper flare by the pilot, his failure to maintain runway alignment, and the improper remedial action which resulted in a loss of control. The high density altitude and objects (runway light and smudge pot) were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN89LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA193.md): Aerofab Lake LA-250 · Bullfrog, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1989 · N84164 · Substantial damage
  > A submerged object in the landing area.
- [NTSB DEN89LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA180.md): Cessna 150G · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1989 · N2473J · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to his misjudgement of the fuel supply. Factors related to the accident were: a false fuel gage indication, and the ditch in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB DEN89FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA177.md): Cessna 152 · Logan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1989 · N46260 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight and improper inflight planning/decision by the student, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel, and the student's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A…
- [NTSB DEN89FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA175.md): Bell 206B · Duchesne, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1989 · N1086C · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the power line. Contributing factors were: lack of mission training provided by the company/operator, the pilot's lack of experience in this type of operation, his lack of familiarity with the geographic area, and…
- [NTSB DEN89LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA169.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1989 · N6144H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the parking brake and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the fence & vehicle.
- [NTSB DEN89LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA160.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Holden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N6754Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the effect of high density altitude on a heavily loaded aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN89LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA158.md): Cessna 150M · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1989 · N6318K · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate speed for the turning maneuver (to avoid an obstacle) and inadvertently allowed the aircraft to stall. Contributing factors were: improper uuse of the flaps, high density altitude, and a high obstruction.
- [NTSB DEN89LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA157.md): Cessna 172M · Bicknell, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N9560H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's selection of an unsuitable area (terrain) to land, unfavorable wind, & objects (fence & irrigation sprinkler).
- [NTSB DEN89LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA139.md): Cessna 180K · Bullfrog, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1989 · N1846Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to compensate for wind conditions during the landing roll. The crosswind was considered as a contributing factor. An underlying factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in performing crosswind landings in the Cessna 180.
- [NTSB DEN89LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA137.md): Cessna 182 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1989 · N92299 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to refuel the aircraft before the flight and company induced pressure by the company/operator management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from a lack of fuel. The terrain conditions and the tree were considered to be contributing…
- [NTSB DEN89LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA135.md): Cessna 210 · Halls Crossing, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1989 · N9515Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate aircraft handling by the pilot, resulting in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB DEN89LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA132.md): Champion 7GCBC · Monticello, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N7545F · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight of the aircraft by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The terrain condition was considered to be a factor.
- [NTSB DEN89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA125.md): Champion 7EC · St George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1989 · N7525E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot. The gusty crosswind, soft terrain, and ditch were contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN89LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA112.md): Cessna 152 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1989 · N49177 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing & separation of the nose landing wheel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB DEN89LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA105.md): Cessna 172F · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1989 · N7847U · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate servicing of the aircraft by the pilot, partial blockage of the fuel line and fuel filter, and fuel starvation. Contributing factors were: the downward sloping runway and a fence.
- [NTSB DEN89FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA101.md): Bell 206B-III · Park City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1989 · N16733 · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with strong down-slope winds and gusts during a critiacal phase of flight which caused power required to exceed power available. Contributing factors to the accident was the downhill terrain and the downdraft conditions.
- [NTSB DEN89LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA085.md): Cessna T210L · Roy, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1989 · N26RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowed himself to become distracted by a landing gear problem, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, when he had insufficient fuel to delay his landing. Factors related to the accident were: the landing gear problem and trees in the emergency landing…
- [NTSB DEN89LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA086.md): Cessna 182 · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1989 · N3613U · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot which resulted in loss of directional control and inadvertent ground swerve. The quartering crosswind, gusts, and lack of pilot experience were contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN89FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA076.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Saint George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1989 · N1010Z · Substantial damage
  > Malfunction of the nosewheel steering system due to improper installation of the nosewheel steering poppet valve & inadequate maintenance instructions.
- [NTSB FTW89MA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89MA047.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32F · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1989 · N935F · No damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the captain (pilot-in-command) and his improper use of the portable oxygen system, which resulted in his incapacitation due to hypoxia. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate maintenance/inspection of the…
- [NTSB DEN89FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA070.md): Swearingen SA-227-AC · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1989 · N169SW · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of captain of N169SW to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing his aircraft allowing his aircraf to creep into the stationary aircraft in front of him.
- [NTSB DEN89IA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89IA067.md): Boeing 707-323B · Salt Lake City, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1989 · N712PC · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command's attempt to align the airplane with the runway at an altitude insufficient for safe maneuvering, resulting in the no. 1 engine striking the runway. Contributing factors include obscured visibility due to fog, the captain's loss of depth…
- [NTSB DEN89LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA059.md): Bell 206B III · Park City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1989 · N16733 · Substantial damage
  > The selection of an unsuitable landing site by the pilot, resulting in tail rotor contact with the terrain and shearing of the tail rotor driveshaft.

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

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

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