NTSB investigations, 1989

67 cases where the first occurrence was “On ground/water collision with object”.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, 1989 per year, 1982–2026: 1,695 cases
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  WHERE year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1989
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  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB SEA90LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Salem, ORThe pilots inadequate visual lookout while taxiing. Factors related to the accident are: the pilot's diverted attention and the pole.Dec 25, 1989 · N21543 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL90FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Cincinnati, OHFailure of the Cessna pilot to remain clear of the helicopter after experiencing a partial power loss.Dec 17, 1989 · N8940T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Monterey, CAPilot misjudged clearance between the aircraft's wing tip & the fuel truck. A factor related to the accident was: the proximity of the vehicle (fuel truck).Dec 14, 1989 · N739EQ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Bullhead City, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance between his aircraft and ground objects during a taxi to the ramp area.Dec 11, 1989 · N8247Q · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402 · Kotzebue, AKPhysical impairment of the vehicle driver, from consumption of alcohol, which resulted in a collision with the airplane. The vehicle and dark night were considered to be related factors.Dec 11, 1989 · N67941 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American P-51D · Van Nuys, CAThe P-51 pilot's failure to see and avoid the standing C-172.Dec 4, 1989 · N5415V · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB MIA90IA036Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Key West, FLThe failure of the pilot to adequately watch for parked aircraft after becoming distracted.Nov 26, 1989 · N32133 · No damageNTSB CHI90LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Freeport, ILThe pilot-in-command's failure to properly judge the clearance between his airplane and a parked vehicle.Nov 25, 1989 · N43313 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and failure to identify suitable terrain for takeoff.Nov 18, 1989 · N3654C · Substantial damageNTSB ATL90LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 24 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot in command's failure to insure his airplane was clear of a parked aircraft while maneuvering to park.Nov 13, 1989 · N500P · Substantial damageNTSB SEA90LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Quilcene, WAThe pilot failed to adequately compensate for tailwind conditions when landing on a short wet runway.Nov 9, 1989 · N3117Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA90LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Newberg, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment. The birds & debris (hidding obstructions) were related factors.Oct 30, 1989 · N4133B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Ontario, CAImproper use of the brakes by the pilot of the Piper PA-31.Oct 25, 1989 · N4098A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Lincoln, ILImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to attain sufficient airspeed. Factors related to the accident were: the runway condition & obstructions.Oct 21, 1989 · N9487T · Substantial damageNTSB MKC90LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Brooten, MNThe pilot's failure to use proper starting procedures and the excessive throttle setting.Oct 19, 1989 · N7047X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Philadelphia, PAThe failure of the pilot of N333TQ to taxi at a speed that would allow him to stop under existing conditions of visibility and taxiway conditions.Oct 11, 1989 · N333TQ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB MIA90LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Tampa, FLAn animal (cow) that had wandered onto the arpt.Oct 9, 1989 · N8149J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Burlington, CTThe aircraft colliding with a steel drum placed on the runway by unknown person(s) to mark a pothole area.Oct 6, 1989 · N727Z · Substantial damageNTSB MKC90LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Jefferson City, MOInadequate visual lookout by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were the dark night & rainy weather.Oct 6, 1989 · N8222F · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · North Omaha, NEThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to make a simulated forced landing.Sep 30, 1989 · N5303Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89DUM04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech D175 · El Cajon, CAInadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the other aircraft (N9645H).Sep 30, 1989 · N9465H · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB MIA89LA256Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCooley LONG-EZ · Green Cove Spgs, FLImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to align the acft with the runway during the landing. The low ceiling, tailwind, and ditch were related factors.Sep 24, 1989 · N711KD · DestroyedNTSB LAX89LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot misjudged clearance between the wingtip and the blast deflector shield. The proximity of the shield was a related factor.Sep 23, 1989 · N252ER · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Zenia, CAFailure of the pilot to realize that the flaps did not extend, which resulted in excessive airspeed. The seized flap actuator was a related factor.Sep 21, 1989 · N8579M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC89LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKInadequate visual lookout by the pilot due to his diverted attention. The vehicles (tractor & truck) were considered to be related factors.Sep 20, 1989 · N7577D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Shelbyville, INThe pilot failed to maintain proper alignment during the landing roll.Sep 16, 1989 · N1844N · Substantial damageNTSB ANC89LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Stony River, AKPilot's failure to ensure that his landing area was properly clear prior to landing.Sep 14, 1989 · N62RT · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Marathon, FLThe pilot's misjudgement of clearance between his aircraft and the parked aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: sunglare and the location of the parked aircraft.Sep 12, 1989 · N3220J · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Key West, FLInadequate visual lookout by the Waco pilot, which resulted in his misjudgement of clearance between his aircraft and the Cessna 172 and a subsequent collision.Sep 10, 1989 · N32133 · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB LAX89FA303Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227-AC · Los Angeles, CAThe fuel truck driver's improper operation of the vechicle on the airport. Factors were the driver's diverted attention and the inadequate supervision by company management.Sep 7, 1989 · N27283 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Paradise Valley, NVThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to abort the takeoff. The high density altitude, soft runway, and fence were related factors.Sep 2, 1989 · N83TL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC89LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Boston, MAThe failure of the ground personnel to safely guide the aircraft so that it would have cleared the jetway.Sep 1, 1989 · N318BH · Substantial damageNTSB ANC89LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Sparrevohn, AKThe bucket which was blown into the flight path by a crosswind.Sep 1, 1989 · N2459L · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated-Vultee BT-13A · Kansas City, MOInadequate control tower service provided by tower personnel, and inadequate remedial action by the vehicle driver. The pilot's lack of visual lookout was considered to be a contributing factor.Aug 27, 1989 · N63884 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Jacksonville, FLInadequate visual lookout by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: dark night, light pole with an inoperative light, and the lack of visual perception concerning the pilot's ability to see the pole at night.Aug 26, 1989 · N738WM · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Charleston, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from other parked aircraft while taxiing.Aug 24, 1989 · N4534S · Substantial damageNTSB DEN89LA193Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerofab Lake LA-250 · Bullfrog, UTA submerged object in the landing area.Aug 11, 1989 · N84164 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Apalachicola, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of visual perception concerning altitude above the water.Aug 3, 1989 · N64RF · DestroyedNTSB CHI89FA154Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportRyan PT-22 · Oshkosh, WIThe experimental aircraft association's (eaa's) inadequate procedure for providing control and separation of aircraft, its inadequate surveillance of the operation, and inadequate coordination by ground personnel. Related factors were: the ground personnel's…Jul 31, 1989 · N54403 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAbbott Gyroplane · Newport, WAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain and the delay in aborting the takeoff.Jul 30, 1989 · N14HS · DestroyedNTSB CHI89FA153Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot of Cessna N95914 misjudging the distance necessary to avoid collisions with a the standing Piper N5937W.Jul 30, 1989 · N95915 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC89LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Waterville, METhe pilot's disregard of NOTAMS and the excessive landing speed which resulted in a long landing roll.Jul 13, 1989 · N961WW · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89FA194Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-300 · San Juan, PRFailure of the ramp guide (ground personnel) to follow normal safety procedures. His over confidence in his personal ability was considered to be a contributing factor.Jul 12, 1989 · N7062A · No damageNTSB ATL89LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Franklin, GAImproper planning/decision by the pilot by attempting to takeoff from an unsuitable field and his delay in aborting the takeoff. The terrain conditions and fence were contributing factors.Jun 20, 1989 · N1434Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-90 · Tuba City, AZThat ground personnel did not properly clear the runway of animals prior to reporting to the pilot that it was clear to land.Jun 1, 1989 · N987GM · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Alexandria, MNThat proper starting procedures were not followed by the pilot in command and the aircraft was not tied down.May 31, 1989 · N85459 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Sacramento, CAThe pilot of the other aircraft displayed poor judgement when he elected to continue taxiing in the runup area when visual lookout could not be maintained.May 30, 1989 · N737WR · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB FTW89LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Addison, TXFailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the telephone pole. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the pilot's disorientation, lack of visual perception at night, the telephone (utility) pole, and the ditch.May 26, 1989 · N6434J · Substantial damageNTSB ANC89LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Togiak, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Contributing factors were: light conditions at dusk, an unsafe/hazardous condition (drum that someone had left near the landing area).May 10, 1989 · N2747X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Ramona, CAThe pilot of the other aircraft did not maintain an adequate visual lookout and collided with this Cessna that was parked in the runup area.Apr 29, 1989 · N6220L · 2 aircraft · Minor damage