NTSB investigations, 1989, OR

180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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\" = 'OR' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  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 SEA90LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Stayton, ORThe maintenance personnel failed to record the previous flight time for the overrunning clutch on airworthiness certification documents when the assembly was overhauled. Also, causal to the accident was the operation of the aircraft by the operator for 175…Nov 29, 1989 · N446TN · Substantial damageNTSB SEA90LA016Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Estacada, ORThe pilot misjudged clearance between her external load and the obstruction. Factors related to the accident were: the obstruction, improper maintenance and modification of the external load line/hook by the operator, failure of the pilot to jettison the…Nov 15, 1989 · N9592F · DestroyedNTSB SEA90LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Hillsboro, ORFailure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point or go around while there was still sufficient runway and speed remaining. The tailwind was a related factor.Nov 13, 1989 · N58630 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA90LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hillsboro, ORFuel contamination and the pilots lack of peflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.Nov 12, 1989 · N8470W · Substantial damageNTSB SEA90LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcCulloch J-2 · Scappoose, ORDelayed remedial action by the flight instructor and failure of the student to relinguish control. Factors include inadequate airspeed and an excessive descent rate.Nov 10, 1989 · N4379G · 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 SEA90LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · White City, ORThe pilot did not maintain direction control of the airplane during the landing roll and took inadequate remedial action. Factors contributing to the accident include terrain and the pilot's lack of total expereince.Oct 14, 1989 · N8199W · Substantial damageNTSB SEA90LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Redmond, ORPoor inflight planning, and the pilot did not maintain a proper glide path on final approach, nor perform proper corrective action. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's attention was diverted due to an open cabin door and the partial loss of…Oct 9, 1989 · N1845H · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89FA182Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Bridal Veil, ORVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, the pilot's lack of instrument experience,…Sep 30, 1989 · CGIWO · DestroyedNTSB SEA89FA183Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Diamond Lake, ORImproper inflight planning and decision by the pilot in command who continued VFR flight into IMC conditions while attempting to fly through a mountain pass. Contributing factors were the low ceiling and rain weather conditions and the mountainous, hilly…Sep 29, 1989 · N3581Y · DestroyedNTSB SEA89FA180Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Nyssa, ORFailure of the pilot to attain sufficient altitude before flying over mountainous/hilly terrain. Factors related to the accident were: dark night, rising/mountainous terrain, and probable impairment from a prescription drug.Sep 29, 1989 · N8055G · DestroyedNTSB SEA89LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Portland, ORThe pilot's poor inflight planning. Contributing to the accident was the wake turbulence and remedial action not possible.Sep 26, 1989 · N3660W · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Corvallis, ORStudent pilot's improper use of the collective control while performing hovering autorotations, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student's actions, which resuled in hard landings. In addition, the engine mount was significantly weakened…Sep 25, 1989 · N47VS · DestroyedNTSB SEA89FA176Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Cave Junction, ORThe pilot's improper handling of the aircraft due to the lack of recurrent training and recent experience which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a resultant stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's over-confidence in his ability to attempt flight…Sep 20, 1989 · N704TF · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot misjudging altitude and airspeed.Sep 14, 1989 · N358JS · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Jordan Valley, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain (closed/rough runway), and the crosswind.Sep 10, 1989 · N4934S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Burns Junction, ORThe pilot did not maintain proper airspeed during takeoff.Aug 31, 1989 · N83330 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-15 · Independence, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and subsequent overload failure of the left main gear. A factor related to the accident was: improper flare by the pilot.Aug 27, 1989 · N4549H · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89FA157Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Sandy, ORThe loss of engine power due to the separation of the bolt connecting the throttle rod to the carburetor throttle arm and an inadequate annual inspection performed 5 flight hours prior to the occurrence. Contributing factors were obstructions in and around…Aug 27, 1989 · N5916C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89FA154Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C90 · Gold Beach, ORThe pilot's failure to initiate a go-around after emerging from a fog bank on a short final which resulted in inadequate airspeed and a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor judgement in attempting the VFR approach in IMC conditions.Aug 21, 1989 · N25ST · DestroyedNTSB SEA89LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Mulino, ORImproper installation and routing of the fuel pressure line and/or electrical wiring, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in mechanical binding of the elevator control column. The fence was considered to be a related factor.Aug 19, 1989 · N7358J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mollala, ORPilot displayed poor judgement and did not adequately plan for the flight. The pilot was unfamiliar with the area and terrain conditions. As a result, the airplane was not able to attain sufficient altitude for the conditions to clear the terrain.Aug 6, 1989 · N95099 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKing Osprey II · West Linn, ORThe pilot did not properly recover from a bounced water landing.Jul 27, 1989 · N69CK · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman 164B · Hermiston, ORThe airport owners failure to mark a hidden hazard.Jul 19, 1989 · N6632Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-CA · Prineville, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees.Jul 9, 1989 · N36532 · DestroyedNTSB SEA89LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCushing C2 · John Day, ORThe pilot improperly changed the design of the airplane by elongating holes at the wing attachment. The change was not inspected by a qualified individual. As a result of the change, the wing separated at the spar.Jul 9, 1989 · N129C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89FA126Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Elgin, ORFailure of the pilot to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in a stall. Factors related to the accident were: quartering tailwind, high density altitude, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the aircraft.Jul 3, 1989 · N6941B · DestroyedNTSB SEA89FA117Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Chiloquin, ORThe pilot's inadequate planning and preparation for the flight which resulted in inadequate airspeed and an inadvertent stall while attempting to clear trees off the end of the runway. Contributing factors were: the high density altitude, gusty crosswind,…Jun 23, 1989 · N43708 · DestroyedNTSB SEA89LA114Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes Bensen B-8M · The Dalles, ORThe pilots poor judgement in attempting low level flight in a narrow valley during high wind conditions.Jun 20, 1989 · N3196 · DestroyedNTSB SEA89LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chemult, ORImproper inflight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in a sudden altitude deviation, and his delay in initiating remedial action to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing factors were the downdrafts, high density altitude, the pilot…Jun 12, 1989 · N1365E · DestroyedNTSB SEA89LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Prineville, ORThe pilots inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from obstructions, resulting in the tail rotor impacting a road sign and subsequent loss of anti-torque control.Jun 5, 1989 · N8022Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Bend, ORThe pilot allowed his attention to be diverted by a crosswind and failed to maintain clearance from trees on approach.May 29, 1989 · N2770G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164 · Hermiston, ORFailure and separation of the left main landing wheel.May 26, 1989 · N8768H · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Yamhill, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed on final approach. Contributing to the accident was lack of total experience.May 6, 1989 · N6575G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B2 · Milton-Freewtr, ORImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel.Apr 29, 1989 · N4072G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics LA-4 · Yamhill, ORPilot displayed poor inflight planning and preparation for the flight. The pilot did not adequately compensate for the wind conditions resulting in an intentional gear up landing.Apr 15, 1989 · N2990P · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Arlington, ORThe student pilot touched down too FAR down the runway to allow him to stop before running into a trailer.Apr 14, 1989 · N4811D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThiessen RV-4 · Independence, ORFailure of the propeller. A related factor was the obstruction (transmission line) in the emergency landing area.Apr 7, 1989 · N504JT · Substantial damageNTSB DEN89FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Eugene, ORThe pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the terrain and weather conditions at the accident site, and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.Mar 23, 1989 · N3823Y · DestroyedNTSB SEA89LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Hillsboro, ORThe improper landing flare performed by an unqualified person at the controls who had no flight training.Mar 16, 1989 · N3015J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89FA053Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Lakeview, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in a spin and an uncontrolled descent. Factors related to the accident were: improper maintenence by the pilot, an autopilot malfunction, the adverse weather conditions, continued flight…Mar 4, 1989 · CFHGH · DestroyedNTSB SEA89LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Forrest Grove, ORThe pilot's misjudgment of his altitude and clearance while attempting to sling-load a trailer.Mar 3, 1989 · N7505Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Albany, ORThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing and the improper use of flight controls. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of total experience.Feb 25, 1989 · N97764 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Beaver Marsh, ORAn loss of engine power due to a failed exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered terrain on which a precautionary landing was made.Feb 15, 1989 · N95286 · Substantial damage