# NTSB investigations, 1990, VA

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 BFO91LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA021.md): Cessna 152 · South Boston, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1990 · N48918 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's delay in taking appropriate action while encountering adverse weather conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the weather conditions that were worse than forecast, and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB BFO91LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA020.md): Cessna 402 · Richland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1990 · N8138F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear scissor assembly.
- [NTSB BFO91LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA016.md): Cessna 172P · Axton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1990 · N55276 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with an obstacle. Contributing was an unmarked powerline and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographical area.
- [NTSB BFO91LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA018.md): Bell 47J2A · Matoaca, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1990 · N8514P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of four propeller retention and the pilot's misjudgement of the forced landing approach.
- [NTSB BFO91LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA012.md): Taylor Rotorway Executive · Keysville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1990 · N514RT · Substantial damage
  > A jammed engine throttle cable. Factors related to the accident are inadequate maintenance inspection and low rotor RPM.
- [NTSB BFO91DID01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91DID01.md): Aeronca Champion 7BCM · Suffolk, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 8, 1990 · N7702B · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression. The low compression was a result of exhaust valve leakage and inadequate maintenance and inspection. In addition, the pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling.
- [NTSB BFO91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA010.md): Aeronca L3B · Farmville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1990 · N1336J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly secure the aircraft while starting the engine by hand proping.
- [NTSB BFO91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA009.md): Cessna 172N · Elkton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1990 · N902ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which resulted in a reduction in engine power. A factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB BFO91T#001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91T%23001.md): Lockheed 188C · Wallops Island, VA · Incident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 1, 1990 · N429NA · Minor damage
- [NTSB BFO91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA004.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Amelia, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1990 · N4167J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his intere uphill runway and tailwind.
- [NTSB BFO91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA003.md): Mooney M20M · Culpeper, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1990 · N987CM · Destroyed
  > Intergranular cracking (fatigue) failure of the exhaust clamp, which resulted in a disconnected exhaust manifold (tailpipe), and subsequent fire in the engine compartment.
- [NTSB BFO90LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA078.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Bealeton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N9279 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a vigilent watch for other aircraft operating on the uncontrolled airport. The uneven terrain on the airport restricted visibility and contributed to the accident. Another contributing factor was the improper signals given by…
- [NTSB BFO90DID02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90DID02.md): Cessna 182R · Evington, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N4944H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft because of spatial disorientation. A contributing cause is failure of the vacuum system.
- [NTSB BFO90FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA073.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Richland, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N885MA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and failure to maintain proper clearance from high terrain. Darkness and the adverse weather conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB BFO90DID01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90DID01.md): Cessna 172RG · Onancock, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N6599R · Substantial damage
  > The inflight loss of control because the pilot experienced spatial disorientation. Other factors related to the accident are VFR flight into IMC, night conditions.
- [NTSB BFO90FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA070.md): Cessna 150G · Ridgeway, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N459AE · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and inflight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB BFO90LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA068.md): Cessna 172N · Tangier Island, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N1516E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and premature raising of the flaps.
- [NTSB BFO90DOA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90DOA01.md): Bell TH-1L · Galax, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1990 · N152RR · Substantial damage
  > The lost of engine power because of a compressor stall.
- [NTSB BFO90FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA063.md): Beech P35 · Disputanta, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N9726Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's indequate inflight decision which resulted in flight into adverse weather condition. Contributing to the accident was thunderstorms and the pilot exceeding the design limits of the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO90LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA060.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N8337P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion caused by pilot misjudging the fuel supply. Contributing to the accident was inaccurate fuel gages.
- [NTSB BFO90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA059.md): Cessna 150 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1990 · N2937V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots (CFI and student pilot) to maintain adequate control of the aircraft during the landing flare and touchdown phase of flight. The student pilot's inexperience was a factor, as was the cfi's inadequate supervision during the dual…
- [NTSB BFO90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA052.md): Schweizer SGS-126E · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1990 · N2958H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his landing approach.
- [NTSB BFO90LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA051.md): Cessna 172P · Chesterfield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1990 · N51706 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain runway alignment.
- [NTSB BFO90FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA045.md): Cessna 210N · Shady Grove Cor, VA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1990 · N6481N · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the non-instument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), his loss of aircraft control, due to spatial disorientation, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft, while recovering from an uncontrolled…
- [NTSB BFO90LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA041.md): Hiller UH-12ET · Brookneal, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1990 · N4034Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight and improper in-flight planning/decision. Pilot fatigue was a related factor.
- [NTSB BFO90LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA034.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Lovingston, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1990 · N8874D · Substantial damage
  > Pilot failure to climb out of ground effect because of inadequate airspeed. Factor was unfavorable wind at takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO90LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA033.md): Cessna 170B · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1990 · N2521C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that the airplane would clear the fence after takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO90FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA032.md): Cessna 172N · Bedford, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N76026 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly into known adverse weather conditions and his failure to maintain clearance above the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self induced pressure, low ceilings, mountainous terrain and rain.
- [NTSB BFO90LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA030.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Dungannon, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1990 · N3484W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power, and failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the emergency landing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse…
- [NTSB BFO90LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA029.md): Cessna 150M · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1990 · N63506 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate supply of fuel was onboard to complete the flight.
- [NTSB BFO90LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA026.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Tappahannock, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1990 · N8521W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of fixed base operator (FBO) personnel to assure that the fuel tank was free of water, and failure of the pilot to insure that the aircraft was properly preflighted. Soft/marshy terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB BFO90FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA024.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Norton, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1990 · N40793 · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance over mountainous terrain when continuing to fly into deteriorating weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument experience, low ceilings, fog, and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB BFO90LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA020.md): Cessna 172 · Staunton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1990 · N8488U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB BFO90LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA019.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Petersburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1990 · N33685 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation and improper use of emergency procedures (fuel selector) by the pilot.

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

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

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