# NTSB investigations, 1998: Taxi

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX99LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA059.md): Piper J3C-65 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1998 · N87714 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command of the other aircraft to see and avoid the stationary Cessna TR182.
- [NTSB LAX99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA069.md): Cessna 182G · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1998 · N3787U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing in a confined area between rows of parked aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC99IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99IA019.md): Cessna 207 · Kotzebue, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1998 · N1864 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong taxi route. A factor associated with this incident was the absence of taxiway lighting or marking.
- [NTSB CHI99LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA051.md): Cessna 152 · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1998 · N25493 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inability to gain clearance between the airplane and the hanger. Factors contributing to this accident were the wet, grass landing surface, the student pilot's attempted turn to avoid the embankment drop off at the end of the runway, the…
- [NTSB LAX99TA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99TA043.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 4, 1998 · N82325 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions while taxiing from landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA029.md): Boeing 747-400 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1998 · HL*** · Substantial damage
  > The first officer misjudged the clearance between the right wing and the crane. Factors included the subcontractor's unauthorized placement of the crane in the taxiway safety area and insufficient oversight of the subcontractor's operations.
- [NTSB CHI99LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA038.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hancock, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N5256T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot became disoriented while taxiing at an unfamiliar airport and his failure to reduce engine power when the airplane departed the paved surface. Factors associated with the accident were the dark night condition, the pilot did not follow the correct…
- [NTSB ANC99FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA012.md): Boeing 747-400 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1998 · HL741 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The excessive taxi speed by the pilot of the other aircraft. A factor associated with the accident was the other pilot's inadequate maneuver to avoid the parked airplane.
- [NTSB LAX99LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA025.md): de Havilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1998 · N838KC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in the Tiger Moth to see and avoid traffic. A contributing factor was the delayed reaction of the student pilot in the Cessna to initiate a turnoff of the taxiway once it became apparent that the other airplane did not see him.
- [NTSB MIA99LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA013.md): Cessna 172N · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1998 · N5918E · Destroyed
  > A fire from an undetermined origin.
- [NTSB LAX99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA017.md): Cessna 152 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1998 · N5550L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane's wing and a parked fuel truck.
- [NTSB NYC99LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA023.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Covington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1998 · N997DL · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver's failure to maintain a proper visual lookout.
- [NTSB MIA99LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA004.md): Mooney M20J · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1998 · N4297H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance while taxiing from landing resulting in the on-ground collision with the parked airplane. A factor in the accident was the intentional operation of the airplane by the pilot with known deficiencies in equipment…
- [NTSB ANC98LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA166.md): Piper PA-12 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N2796M · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft's left wheel encountering a hole as the pilot taxied from landing and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Contributing factors were the rough terrain and gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA98LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA187.md): Piper PA-16 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N5932H · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained.
- [NTSB SEA98LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA195.md): Evarts Kitfox IV 1200 · Sula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N992WY · Substantial damage
  > An excessive brake application by the pilot. Factors included a narrow landing area, the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a 180-degree taxi turn, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX98LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA303.md): Bellanca 14-13-2 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1998 · N74457 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during taxiing operations. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention while taxiing.
- [NTSB LAX98LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA315.md): Cessna 150L · Oroville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N19063 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper clearance and subsequently striking a hangar door while taxiing to parking.
- [NTSB NYC98LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA189.md): Cessna 172M · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1998 · N64453 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in this accident were the night light conditions, and pilot's lack of recent night flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI98LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA334.md): Culver-Revolution Mini 500 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1998 · N6269R · Substantial damage
  > a design change to the fuel tank filler neck sealant made by the owner/builder of the helicopter. Factors associated with this accident were an improper sealant material used by the owner/builder and an autorotation was not possible by the pilot due to the…
- [NTSB ANC98LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA142.md): Cessna 170B · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N4368M · Destroyed
  > The solo student pilot's excessive application of brakes during taxi from landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, rough terrain, and the fuel leak from the fuel tank vent.
- [NTSB NYC98LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA177.md): Douglas DC-9-30 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1998 · N927VJ · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the fuel truck driver to follow airport operating procedures, and yield the right-of-way to the airplane. Factors were the stopped airplane, which obscured the fuel truck from the approaching airplane and the approaching airplane from the fuel…
- [NTSB MIA98LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA234.md): Cessna 172G · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1998 · N5797R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to leave the engine running with no one at the controls as he exited the aircraft to check for wheel chocks in place. This resulted in the aircraft moving uncontrolled and eventually colliding with a fence.
- [NTSB CHI98LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA330.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1998 · N4887S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane and the runway marker. A factor contributing to this accident was the runway marker.
- [NTSB FTW99LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA028.md): Cessna 185F · Venice, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1998 · N4810 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during high speed step-taxi. A factor was the swell left by the boat.
- [NTSB LAX98IA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98IA261.md): Boeing 727-2Q8 · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1998 · N831L · Minor damage
  > The airport personnel's failure to properly mark the ditch hazard and the taxiway boundaries surrounding it, and, the captain's failure to maintain a situational awareness of his location with respect to the taxiway layout. The dark night lighting condition…
- [NTSB FTW98LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA351.md): Airbus Industrie A-320-231 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1998 · N302ML · No damage
  > The failure of the flight crew to comply with braking instructions after being instructed by ground personnel.
- [NTSB ATL98LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA101.md): Waco WMF · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1998 · N723SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed and excessive braking action that resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB FTW98LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA343.md): Cessna 182R · Watkins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1998 · N5099E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during taxi due to excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB CHI98LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA297.md): Cessna 180 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1998 · N111WF · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the pilot of the other airplane did not maintain proper clearance.
- [NTSB ANC98LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA112.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1998 · N123EF · No damage
  > The pilot's inadequate procedures/directives when he allowed a passenger to exit the cabin area while the propeller was still turning, and the passenger's failure to follow the pilot's instructions to stay away from the propeller. A factor associated with the…
- [NTSB LAX98TA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98TA251.md): Aero Commander 690 · Ely, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 28, 1998 · N349AC · Substantial damage
  > The failure and separation of the left main gear wheel halves due to overload as a result of excessive air pressure. A contributing factor was the inadequate maintenance/service of the main gear tires.
- [NTSB FTW98LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA336.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Cody, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1998 · N28241 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout while taxiing the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI98IA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98IA275.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-83 · Saint Louis, MO · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1998 · N9620D · Minor damage
  > the failure of the flight crew to maintain clearance from the sweeper truck. A factor in the incident was the sweeper truck.
- [NTSB IAD98LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA100.md): Cessna 172L · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1998 · N19667 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to see and avoid the fuel truck. Related factors were the truck and the pilot was unfamiliar with that area.
- [NTSB ANC98LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA093.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1998 · N1602A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe/hazardous condition. A related factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB ATL98LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA097.md): Benson B-8M · Placida, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N2289V · Substantial damage
  > Excessive taxi speed. A related factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB ANC98IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98IA096.md): Cessna 185 · Homer, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N3347L · Minor damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear leg due to corrosion pitting and fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW98FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA283.md): Montgomery Quickie TRI-Q/200 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1998 · N699WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control when an excessive taxispeed resulted in an inadvertent lift-off of the airplane. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX98LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA213.md): Piper J3C-65 · Redding, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1998 · N30576 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of the brakes while taxiing, allowing the aircraft to nose over.
- [NTSB ANC98LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA070.md): Cessna 185 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N2902Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are wind gusts, and a crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ANC98LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA066.md): Cessna 188B · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1998 · N9247G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe/hazardous taxiway condition. A factor associated with this accident was the presence of rough and uneven terrain conditions.
- [NTSB FTW98LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA317.md): Cessna 152 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · N47354 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes.
- [NTSB MIA98LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA175.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1998 · N7318K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while taxiing for takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI98LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA177.md): Mooney M20J · Lincoln, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1998 · N11498 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the pilot of N60BH failed to maintain clearance with N11498. Factors associated with the accident were the diminished visual lookout due to the runway and the tail wheel configuration of N60HB, along with the controllers failure to point out traffic.
- [NTSB FTW98LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA222.md): Mooney M20E · Watkins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1998 · N1306W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual contact with the taxiway. Factors were the pilot's disabling the electrical system by turning off the master switch, a dark night, and excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB LAX98LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA163.md): Cessna 172A · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N7222T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance due to his inadequate visual lookout and selection of the wrong taxi route. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention while taxiing in the vicinity of a construction area.
- [NTSB ANC98LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA049.md): Cessna U206G · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N756HG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for quartering tailwind conditions. A factor in the accident is the presence of a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA98LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA071.md): Cessna 172M · Ocean Shores, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1998 · N1673V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light standard (utility pole) just off the edge of the parking ramp. Factors include a light standard placed near the edge of the parking ramp.
- [NTSB FTW98LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA201.md): Cessna 320D · Greybull, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1998 · N3316Q · Substantial damage
  > Stress overload failure of the bellcrank assembly of the left landing gear.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250/cases.md?year=1998&page=2

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
  crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
  current_codes AS (
    SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e."tier1Number" AS INTEGER) AS code,
      row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e."isDefiningEvent", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
    WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e."tier1Number" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
      AND (e."isDefiningEvent" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT "mKey" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE "isPre1982"))
  ),
  phases AS (
    SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
    FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
    UNION ALL
    SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o."phaseOfFlightCode", w.main
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o."phaseOfFlightCode"
    WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
  ),
  case_phases AS (
    SELECT p.*, c."eventDate", c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
    FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = p.case_mkey
    LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
    WHERE c."eventDate" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
  )
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") = 1998
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 250)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250/cases?year=1998

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