# NTSB investigations, 1988 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. Page 1 of 54 · 2,685 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC89LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA058.md): Piper PA-60 · Somerville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1988 · N90393 · Destroyed > Improper inflight decisions while approaching the airport on final approach with defective magnetos. The right fuel selector was placed in the closed position, the pilot attempted a go around, raised the landing gear and flaps, failed to maintain VMC, and… - [NTSB MIA89LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA060.md): Air Command 532E · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1988 · N70319 · Substantial damage > The student pilot said he did not remember anything about the accident. Witnesses stated that at about 50 ft AGL on final approach the gyrocopter rapidly descended. It remained level and hit hard, rolling over on impact. Witnesses stated that the engine was… - [NTSB LAX89FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA076.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Wrightwood, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1988 · N5369L · Substantial damage > According to the passenger, during a cross country flight the airplane encountered instrument meteorological conditions. The pilot flew the airplane toward a mountain range and entered a valley with rising terrain. Still in IMC, just prior to the accident,… - [NTSB DEN89LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA054.md): Cessna 172M · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1988 · N80650 · Substantial damage > The pilot said that he made a normal preflight and engine runup prior to takeoff on runway 33 at the tri-county airport, Erie, Colorado. A normal takeoff was made but he said that as the aircraft reached 200 feet, the engine lost about 400 RPM. When he… - [NTSB DEN89LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA051.md): Beech B24R · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1988 · N65PW · Substantial damage > The non-instrument rated plt rcvd a wx briefing & filed an IFR flt pln. He tkof on rwy 34 at 1517 MST with low ceiling &restricted vis due to fog & lgt snow. The twr ctlr saw the acft lift-off at the rwy's end, then lost sight of it. Soon thereafter, the plt… - [NTSB CHI89LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA041.md): Cessna 152II · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1988 · N714XV · Destroyed > Pilot's total lack of experience in this type of operation. - [NTSB NYC89IA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89IA063.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1988 · N153AA · 2 aircraft · No damage > American flt 1180 (McDonnell-douglas DC-10) was northbound ovr the Atlantic Ocean at flt lvl 350 as a british royal air force vickers VC10 was cruising east at the same alt (non-standard alt for the VC10'S drctn of flt). They were in a non-radar airspace… - [NTSB CHI89LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA042.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1988 · N8369Y · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL89LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA064.md): Mooney M20F · Perdido, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1988 · N6969V · Substantial damage > While descending to 6000 feet the pilot experienced a complete loss of engine oil supply. The windscreen was covered with oil and the pilot had to use the side window to gain forward visibility. After completing the emergency landing check the engine seized.… - [NTSB ANC89FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA028.md): Cessna 172 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1988 · N3752F · Substantial damage > The 103 hour private pilot was in the process of demonstrating his Cessna 172 conventional gear airplane (tail-dragger) to a prospective purchaser, when he lost directional control during landing and nosed-over. The pilot reported that he had just touched… - [NTSB NYC89LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA061.md): Navion NA-1 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1988 · N2518T · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he experienced a loss of power shortly after takeoff and landed back on the runway. The landing was hard and the right wing was damaged. The FAA investigator checked the engine and fuel system for possible contaminants and water. No… - [NTSB MKC89IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89IA048.md): Gulfstream Commander 690A · St. Paul, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1988 · N690MF · No damage > The PIC had prefltd his commander turboprop and prepared for takeoff fm the St. Paul arpt. During the takeoff roll just as the acft was rotated to takeoff attitude, the rt eng failed. The PIC eased the acft back to the rwy, reduced pwr and came to a stop on… - [NTSB LAX89LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA075.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Avalon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1988 · N28843 · Substantial damage > The pilot lost control of the airplane during landing roll at catalina airport. The airplane departed the end of runway 22, went down a steep slope and collided with the ground. The pilot reported that his first approach had been too high, so he made a… - [NTSB LAX89LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA072.md): Beech A24R · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1988 · N8018R · Substantial damage > At the end of a cross country flight, during the landing roll, the airplane began to slide to the left. The pilot was unable to regain control due to the patchy snow and ice on the runway. The airplane exited the runway and collided with a snow bank. There… - [NTSB DEN89LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA050.md): Cessna 152 II · Gilcrest, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1988 · N46974 · Substantial damage > The plt, with his wife as a pax, departed greeley, CO, on a cross-country flt to clayton, NM. After landing, the pilot had his aircraft refueled. It took 23.5 gallons of fuel to fill the fuel tanks. The plt then took off, flew 46 miles southeast, then turned… - [NTSB ATL89IA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89IA063.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Silver Grove, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1988 · N85020 · Minor damage > During a takeoff run from the Ohio river, the right sponson collided with a submerged log. The a/c sustained minor damage. - [NTSB ANC89LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA027.md): Piper PA-22 · Girdwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1988 · N2447P · Substantial damage > The private pilot escaped injury when his airplane collided with snow removal vehicles while landing at the Girdwood airport, Girdwood, AK. The pilot reported that he flew over the airstrip, in his ski-equipped airplane, saw the equipment on the runway, and… - [NTSB MKC89LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA047.md): Piper PA-28 · Derby, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1988 · N2213T · Substantial damage > Drg an eng run-up before a simulated instrument flt, the crew noticed the carb heat control would only move about 1/2 of its normal travel. The plts discussed the malfunction & ran the eng for another 1 to 2 min until the oil temp gauge indcd a temp rise. Drg… - [NTSB MIA89LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA059.md): Cessna 177A · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1988 · N30564 · Substantial damage > The private pilot contacted lakeland tower in flt about 2115 and was told that no fuel was available. He elected to continue flt. The pilot experienced an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion after 4 hours and 12 minutes of flight. He then executed a forced… - [NTSB FTW89LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA033.md): Cessna TU206D · Alamo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1988 · N72249 · Destroyed > Airplane's collision with trees and terrain during an attempted forced landing at night following an engine faiure. The engine failure was caused by fuel starvation as a result of a faulty fuel system which the operator had failed to correct. - [NTSB ANC89LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA029.md): Cessna 207 · Kivalina, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1988 · N9651M · Substantial damage > The air taxi pilot was on a scheduled cargo flight to a remote village in western Alaska when he reportedly had a partial loss of engine power. He said that he was unable to maintain altitude and made a forced landing on a frozen lake. He is uncertain why the… - [NTSB SEA89LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA030.md): Cessna 205 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1988 · N8403Z · Destroyed > The student pilot took off on a solo flight from an uncontrolled airport at Cottage Grove in marginal weather conditions. Shortly after takeoff, he transmitted to eugene tower (which was approximately 15 miles north) that he had encountered 'white-out'… - [NTSB LAX89LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA071.md): Univair Globe GC-1B · Chino, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1988 · N3388K · Substantial damage > **This report was modified on 2/24/2016. Please refer to the public docket for this accident for additional information.** The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an emergency landing following an inflight loss of engine power, resulting in an… - [NTSB CHI89LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA037.md): Cessna P210R · Grovertown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1988 · N5457A · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA89LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA029.md): Bell 47G3-B1 · Newberg, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1988 · N8587F · Substantial damage > As plt slowed helicopter to about 10 KTS forward speed, tail rotor effectiveness decreased. Acft yawed right into descent to ground contact. - [NTSB NYC89LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA055.md): Cessna 172 · Wiscasset, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1988 · N3736S · Substantial damage > The plt lost control during an attempted go-around, and collided with trees off the side of the runway. The pilot said that a gust of wind turned the acft 45 degrees to the runway on landing roll, and during the attempted go-around he hit tree tops off to the… - [NTSB LAX89LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA070.md): Cessna 140 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1988 · N89891 · Substantial damage > The aircraft was found abandoned at the airport. A witness reported that the aircraft had flipped over on runway 25. The sole occupant, a male, was not injured. The aircraft was moved by the occupant and several other unidentified people to a tiedown area on… - [NTSB DCA89IA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA89IA016.md): Boeing 727-25 · Morgantown, WV · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1988 · N8148N · Minor damage > Fuselage skin 'flapped' open between body stations 1090 and 1110 and peeled downward from stringer #4 left to stringer #5 left. A scratch or scribe mark was co-located with the longitudinal crack along stringer #4. The area of damage was located on the aft… - [NTSB CHI89FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA036.md): Beech B23 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1988 · N6100N · Destroyed > Pilot-in-command's poor inflight decision in attempting to return to the airport after a partial engine failure, and his encountering a stall/spin at low altitude from which he was unable to recover. - [NTSB ATL89DKJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ01.md): Sloan RV-4 · Russellville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 26, 1988 · N77SA · Substantial damage > While cruising at 2500 feet with ram air gate open, engine began to run rough. The plt closed the ram air gate and applied carb heat but the engine continued to run rough and then stopped. The pilot attempted to land in an open field, clearing several large… - [NTSB MKC89LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA044.md): Maule M-7 · Harrisonville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1988 · N132HL · Substantial damage > During a crosswind landing the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft. The pilot elected to abort the landing by applying takeoff power and becoming airborne. The pilot attempted a turn at low airspeed and low altitude to avoid trees in his flight… - [NTSB LAX89FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA074.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Yucca, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1988 · N9276M · Destroyed > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors included the pilot's improper in-flight decision which was related to his overconfidence in his personal ability, spatial disorientation upon encountering inclement weather during the… - [NTSB SEA89LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA031.md): Beech 99A · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N4954W · Substantial damage > Acft was left overnight in heavy precip. Plt failed to ensure fuselage drains were clear and water accumulation drained before departing into below freezing flight temps. On lndg at dest, plt unable to achieve flare, resulting in hard lndg. Investigation… - [NTSB NYC89LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA057.md): Piper PA-44-180T · Princeton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N91PA · Destroyed > The acft experienced a loss of power of both engines and crashed into trees near Princeton airport, Princeton, NJ. The pilot flew 4.5 hrs and after a missed approach one engine quit. While attempting to make Princeton airport the other engine quit. According… - [NTSB NYC89FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA059.md): Beech A36 · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N262C · Destroyed > Twice prior to being established on final the pilot was asked if he was getting proper indications for the approach to land. Contact was subsequently lost while the pilot was attempting to make an ILS approach to runway 06 at Bridgeport. The aircraft was… - [NTSB NYC89FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA056.md): Beech A36 · Harrison, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N555ST · Destroyed > The plt was clrd for an IFR departure from rwy 16 in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). His departure clnc was to climb on rwy heading to 800 ft, then turn right to a heading of 320 deg. When the acft took off, tower psnl did not have visual contact… - [NTSB MKC89LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA046.md): Beech A23A · California, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N2364W · Substantial damage > The pvt pilot said while attempting a downwind takeoff on a dark night from an unlighted sod strip, he received an intermittent stall warning horn shortly after lift-off. He lowered the nose and the acft struck the runway and rebounded into the air. He said… - [NTSB MIA89LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA058.md): Cessna 175 · Starke, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N9373B · Substantial damage > Flt was 3 miles east of arpt returning to land at alt of aprx 2,000 ft, when the eng quit. Plt was unable to restart & elected to land in small trees as a nearby highway was congested. Acft collided with trees & fell to the ground. Examination of the eng… - [NTSB LAX89FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA069.md): Cessna T210L · Norco, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N94210 · Destroyed > Accident was that the pilot became disoriented and was unable to arrest the ensuing descending spiraling turn. - [NTSB DEN89LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA048.md): Cessna TR182 · Lamar, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N757MU · Destroyed > The pilot was making a VFR approach for landing. The landing gear was lowered and full flaps were deployed. The pilot said he allowed the airspeed to get too low and the aircraft stalled. The nose and left wing dropped and the pilot added full power. The nose… - [NTSB DEN89IA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89IA047.md): Cessna 210L · Roswell, NM · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N59217 · Minor damage > Plt preflighted acft and noted indication of 9 qts of oil in crankcase. Flt departed Roswell (row) in night VMC en route to abq. Plt had just leveled off at 6500 ft MSL when he noticed oil pressure gauge fluctuating. Oil pressure then began dropping and plt… - [NTSB CHI89FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA035.md): Cessna 310R · Madison, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N5121J · Destroyed > Pilot-in-command's disregard of IFR procedures in descending below the minimum decision height for the approach to a point where collision with towers and/or wires became possible. His abrupt maneuver to avoid such collision resulted in a stall/spin, from… - [NTSB ATL89FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA061.md): Cessna 210B · Mt Airy, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N210RW · Destroyed > The pilot attempted to locate the destination airport in instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain a sufficient altitude to avoid the terrain in the area. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot' overconfidence in his… - [NTSB ATL89FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA059.md): Cessna 172 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N8193B · Destroyed > PIC & future son-in-law came to arpt to fly acft. Wx was low ceilings & viz due to fog. PIC did not have instrument rating. The son-in-law, an army captain, was sked to leave for overseas assignment shortly. Closest arpt which rpted wx, 15 miles southeast,… - [NTSB MIA89LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA057.md): Sikorsky S-58B · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1988 · N45726 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he was repositioning the acft for fuel, and during a practice autorotation attempt the engine hydro-mechanical clutch failed. It did not re-engage upon the application of power and the acft was landed hard. - [NTSB MIA89LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA056.md): Hughes 269A · Crystal River, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1988 · N1025J · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he was giving a friend a ride in the acft when he inadvertantly struck powerlines and crashed in shallow water. - [NTSB LAX89LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA068.md): Boeing 747SP-21 · Midway Islands (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1988 · N146UA · No damage > Aircraft's encounter with unforecast severve clear turbulence. - [NTSB LAX89LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA067.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Victorville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1988 · N4297X · Substantial damage > During cruise flight, the engine lost power. The pilot initiated a forced landing on an interstate. During the descent, the airplane collided with transmission wires and subsequently came to rest on interstate 15. During an inspection of the wreckage, it was… - [NTSB DEN89LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA049.md): Piper PA-11 · Winnett, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1988 · N5570H · Substantial damage > The pilot was taking off from a farm strip with a 10 kt head wind. The plt said the sun was shining at the time of the acdt but there had been snow showers in the area. He said the liftoff was normal but at about 15 to 18 ft AGL the acft stalled and crashed.… - [NTSB ATL89LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA062.md): Piper PA-18A · Sandusky, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1988 · N1176D · Substantial damage > The plt landed the acft on rwy 27 in winds that he estimated were from 240 deg at 10 to 15 KTS with gusts to 25 KTS. He stated that when the groundspeed had slowed to about 20 KTS, the left wing started to raise. He applied full power & the acft lifted off… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1988&page=2 ## 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") = 1988 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?year=1988 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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