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NTSB investigations, 1989, AR

180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.

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duckdb -csv -c "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\" = 'AR' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB MKC90LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pine Bluff, ARAn inadequate preflight which resulted in water contamination in the fuel system and the subsequent loss of power.Nov 11, 1989 · N95177 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC90LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Springdale, ARThe banner tow pick up equipment became entangled resulting in a jammed rudder and restricted aircraft control.Nov 11, 1989 · N4115Y · Substantial damageNTSB MKC90FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Little Rock, ARA leak in the aircraft's fuel system which resulted in an in-flight fire. The origin of the fuel leak was not determined.Oct 29, 1989 · N6382X · Substantial damageNTSB MKC90LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Cherokee Vill, ARThe pilots failure to use carburetor heat properly. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions.Oct 23, 1989 · N704SZ · Substantial damageNTSB MKC90LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172Q · Hiwasse, ARThe pilot's failure to properly plan the flight and insure that there was sufficient fuel to complete the flight. The pilot also failed to monitor the fuel level during the flight.Oct 20, 1989 · N96299 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC90LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Heafer, ARThe intentional swerve by the pilot during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the rough and soft terrain conditions.Oct 13, 1989 · N1012Z · Substantial damageNTSB MKC90LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Hasty, ARThe engine failure due to fuel starvation resulting from the collapse at the fuel cell. The fact that the forced landing was made in dark night conditions was a factor.Oct 7, 1989 · N11PG · Substantial damageNTSB MKC90LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon Aircoupe · Greers Ferry, ARThe pilot's misjudgement of performance data which resulted in the inability to gain sufficient airspeed for takeoff.Oct 1, 1989 · CGODM · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89FA196Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Bentonville, ARA loose oil line that became disconnected, when maintenance/inspection of the aircraft had not been completed, which resulted in loss of engine oil and subsequent failure of the connecting rod from lack of lubrication. A factor related to the accident was:…Sep 11, 1989 · N8995N · DestroyedNTSB MKC89LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPietenpol AIR Camper B4A · Horatio, ARImproper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in carburetor ice. A factor related to the accident was: carburetor icing conditions.Sep 6, 1989 · N10GF · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Wabbaseka, ARImproper planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from the tall vegetation (grass). The tall vegetation & high density altitude were considered to be contributing factors.Aug 26, 1989 · N10103 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Concord, ARImproper installation of the alternator wiring harness by the pilot/owner which resulted in chafed wiring and a subsequent electrical fire. The uneven terrain was a contributing factor.Aug 18, 1989 · N699T · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Russell, ARAn engine failure, because of a valve which stuck in the open position, over terrain that was unsuitable for a forced landing.Aug 15, 1989 · N3763D · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89DPG04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Moscow, ARInadequate visual lookout by the pilot. The guy wire was a contributing factor.Aug 6, 1989 · N4943X · DestroyedNTSB MKC89LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Fouke, ARThe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion, at night. The ensuing forced landing resulted in a collision with a fencepost, ground swerve, and collapse of the right main landing gear.Aug 1, 1989 · N6249U · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ft Smith, ARInadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A contributing factor was the road sign.Jul 31, 1989 · N757HY · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Portland, AREngine failure due to failure of an engine cylinder.Jul 28, 1989 · N8116K · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89DPG03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPZL-Mielec M-18 · Parkin, ARThe failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout adequate to have avoided the powerlines.Jul 28, 1989 · N2730D · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89IA168Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 65-90 · Springdale, ARThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.Jul 26, 1989 · N195DP · Minor damageNTSB MKC89LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · Bono, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in the airplane stalling/mushing and descending out of control until collision with trees.Jul 18, 1989 · N8425V · DestroyedNTSB MKC89DPG02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Reyno, ARImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in a tight maneuver at inadequate airspeed and a subsequent stall. A contributing factor was the presence of high obstructions (trees).Jul 5, 1989 · N4931X · DestroyedNTSB MKC89LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 "CUB" · Morrilton, ARThe abrupt handling of the airplane by the pilot. He failed to maintain airspeed and inadvertantly stalled and spun the airplane at an altitude insufficient for recovery.Jul 4, 1989 · N1414N · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Jonesboro, ARThe pilot's encounter with unsuitable terrain during a forced landing made necessary by the separation of three feet of one of the propeller blades.Jul 3, 1989 · N8976Q · DestroyedNTSB MKC89FA159Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Pettigrew, ARImproper planning/decision by the pilot, his VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors related the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, high terrain, the…Jul 1, 1989 · N5304U · DestroyedNTSB MKC89LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 301 · Lonoke, ARPartial failure of the power-plant for undetermined reasons.Jun 28, 1989 · N3653M · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Waldenburg, ARThe total failure of the engine supercharger which resulted in a loss of engine power.Jun 23, 1989 · N9725 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89FA136Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6D · Earle, ARThe pilot's improper planning/decision and over confidence in his flying ability, which resulted in a loss of control, while maneuvering at low altitude. The pilot's inadequate altitude and airpeed were considered to be contributing factors.Jun 17, 1989 · N3931S · DestroyedNTSB MKC89LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164 · Brinkley, ARThe failure of the aircraft engine due to water contamination. The pilot executed a landing in a flooded rice field which did not permit a successful landing.Jun 15, 1989 · N8367K · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Wynne, ARUnsuitable terrain selected by the pilot. A contributing factor was the rough/uneven landing area.Jun 7, 1989 · N8063K · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Pine Bluff, ARImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot by continuing the approach when the runway lights did not activate. Contributing factors were: dark night and soft terrain.Jun 7, 1989 · N63535 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Snow Lake, ARThe selection of unsuitable terrain to takeoff from by the pilot and the inadequate runway maintenance by airport personnel. Contributing to the accident was the hidden hole which the airplane contacted resulting in the pilot's inability to control the…May 30, 1989 · N3092S · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell Thrush S2R · Carlisle, ARThe engine failed due to a cracked cylinder and the pilot was forced to attempt a landing in a rice field where the gear collapsed.May 30, 1989 · N4900X · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89FA117Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Oakland, ARPilot electing to buzz persons on the lake at low altitude and colliding with power lines.May 28, 1989 · N9646H · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Strong, AREngine failure due to fuel starvation.May 27, 1989 · N18307 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89FA110Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Winslow, ARThe pilot flying into adverse weather conditions which resulted in the in-flight separation of a portion of the right wing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.May 15, 1989 · N8199P · DestroyedNTSB MKC89LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620TP · Montrose, ARFailure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft during landing adversely affected by the existance of a tailwind of average proportions.May 8, 1989 · N4607C · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Brinkley, ARThe pilot's failure to gradually raise the flaps during the go-around and maintain adeqaute airspeed to continue the climbout.Apr 22, 1989 · N2969X · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Hot Springs, ARA wheels up landing was performed by the pilot in command, due to the interrupted landing and go-around. A psychological traffic pattern habit interference mind set interfered with the pilots ability to perform the normal functions required by the landing…Apr 22, 1989 · N7739R · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Osceola, ARImproper planning/decision by the pilot, and his misjudgement of clearance between the airplane, wires, and the ground during the aerial application maneuver. Factors relating to the accident were: the dirty windshield, sunglare, transmission line (wires),…Apr 13, 1989 · N7245 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89FA083Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Mayflower, ARThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed (vs), and inadvertant entry into a stall with necessary remedial action not understood.Mar 24, 1989 · N2604N · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R T34 · Heth, ARAircraft control not maintained by the pilot in command due to landing in a tailwind of excessive velocity which the pilot misjudged or failed to recognize.Mar 17, 1989 · N4968X · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCallair A9-B · Fisher, ARFailure of the engine magneto resulting in engine failure.Mar 13, 1989 · N7701V · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Stuttgart, ARFailure of the engine blower assembly drive shaft, while maneuvering at low altitude, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall before he could land.Mar 11, 1989 · N9874 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Wynne, ARAn engine fire during engine start for undetermined reasons.Mar 10, 1989 · N6602Q · DestroyedNTSB MKC89LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Griffithville, ARThe failure of the pilot to assure suitable terrain was being used for the landing.Mar 2, 1989 · N6610Q · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Harrisburg, ARThe failure of the hydraulic line which rendered the brake system inoperative.Mar 1, 1989 · N3627D · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89FA063Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Jacksonville, ARSevere corrosion of the left forward wing lift strut which resulted in the in-flight separation of the left wing. A contributing factor was inadequacy of the applicable service bulletin.Feb 25, 1989 · N7580D · DestroyedNTSB MKC89FA061Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Hamburg, ARThe pilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and failed to maintain sufficient altitude above the wooded terrain. Weather conditions, low light conditions at or near dusk, lack of visual cues (visual perception) by the pilot, and trees were contributing…Feb 17, 1989 · N348U · Destroyed