# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, 1998

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 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 CHI99LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA050.md): Cessna 310 · Ashland, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1998 · N3027D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's not refueling the airplane to avoid fuel exhaustion, and his inadequate preflight planning. A factor was fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB IAD99LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA021.md): Cessna 182E · Akron, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N3396Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in a takeoff with the fuel cap unsecured.
- [NTSB MIA99LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA035.md): Cessna 182C · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1998 · N8620T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a hard land and subsequent damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL99FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA019.md): Cessna 182P · Santee, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1998 · N6522M · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and lost control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were foggy weather conditions and self-induced stress.
- [NTSB ATL99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA018.md): Cessna 182Q · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1998 · N759LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA019.md): Cessna 182Q · Fresno, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1998 · N5352N · No damage
  > The pilot's decision to allow unescorted passengers to approach the aircraft with the engine running, and, the passenger's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller. A factor in the accident was the low ambient lighting conditions, which would have made…
- [NTSB CHI99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA014.md): Cessna 182 · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1998 · N2291G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain directional control. A factor was the uneven runway condition.
- [NTSB LAX99FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA020.md): Cessna 182Q · Nixon, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1998 · N95726 · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument rated pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted flight into adverse weather which resulted in inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB SEA99GA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99GA007.md): Cessna 182P · Deming, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 23, 1998 · N1324M · Destroyed
  > Terrain clearance was not maintained for undetermined reasons. Mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI99LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA011.md): Cessna 182Q · Pound, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1998 · N759CT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the proper touchdown point and subsequently landed short of the runway. Factors associated with the accident were the haze, sunglare, the lack of visual perception, and the uphill terrain on which the airplane touched down.
- [NTSB FTW99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA014.md): Cessna 182Q · Farmerville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1998 · N4796N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors were the pilot's failure to verify the refueling of the airplane and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC99LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA004.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1998 · N4955A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and loose gavel.
- [NTSB LAX99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA009.md): Cessna 182P · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1998 · N1938M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during a go-around.
- [NTSB IAD99FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA004.md): Cessna 305A · Warren, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N5213G · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The glider pilot's failure to perform the emergency tow release and abort the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the glider pilot's improper decision to make repeated attempts to close the canopy in flight.
- [NTSB CHI98LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA365.md): Cessna 182 · Wheatfield, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1998 · N6474A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat when the engine lost power. Factors associated with the accident were the carburetor icing conditions which prevailed, the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred, and the soybean crop in which the…
- [NTSB ANC98LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA156.md): Cessna 180 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1998 · N2204C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the brakes during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB CHI98LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA357.md): Cessna 182K · Baldwin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N2689Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his failure to stop on the wet, grassy runway. A related factor was the wet grass.
- [NTSB ANC98LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA154.md): Cessna 182D · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N8874X · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to maintain the proper glidepath to the landing touch down spot.
- [NTSB ANC98LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA153.md): Cessna 180 · Chalkitsik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1998 · N9407C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe/hazardous condition. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain conditions.
- [NTSB SEA98LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA194.md): Cessna 182B · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1998 · N7179E · Substantial damage
  > An animal (cow elk) that had wandered onto the airport.
- [NTSB NYC98LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA186.md): Cessna 180 · Lakeshore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1998 · N6503A · Substantial damage
  > Failures of the right float's nose wheel do to a preexisting fatigue crack.
- [NTSB FTW98LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA391.md): Cessna 180F · Douglas, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1998 · N4612U · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during take-off.
- [NTSB SEA98LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA174.md): Cessna 180J · Oroville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N52130 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to establish and maintain proper alignment.
- [NTSB NYC98LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA176.md): Cessna 182Q · Bingham, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1998 · N735PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattention to changing wind conditions, and lack of correction for the change. A factor in the accident was the damp grass runway.
- [NTSB CHI98LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA327.md): Cessna 310B · Breezy Point, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1998 · N310X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare of the airplane, and his not maintaining control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC98LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA127.md): Cessna 180 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1998 · N180WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were soft airstrip conditions, and trees.
- [NTSB FTW98LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA373.md): Cessna 182L · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N42631 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were excessive airspeed and allowing the airplane to porpoise with subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB SEA98LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA167.md): Cessna 180 · Anaconda, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N9115C · Substantial damage
  > A ground-loop resulting from the pilot's inadequate remedial action while attempting to correct for an inadvertent loss of directional control during the landing roll. Factors include the loss of directional control and attempting to land with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL98LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA113.md): Cessna 305 · Lantana, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N8WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system that resulted in the loss of engine power due to water contamination. A factor was the rough terrain on the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA98LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA158.md): Cessna 182 · Yellowpine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1998 · N6437A · Substantial damage
  > Right main landing gear spring strut fatigue, improper maintenance, and subsequent separation of the strut end.
- [NTSB LAX98LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA259.md): Cessna 182 · Willits, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1998 · N5705B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an inadequate landing area and failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll.
- [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 LAX98LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA252.md): Cessna 182 · California City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1998 · N6493A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was available for the flight and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB FTW98FA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA333.md): Cessna 182P · Jal, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1998 · N58870 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Contributing factors were high density altitude and excessive airplane weight.
- [NTSB MIA98LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA204.md): Cessna 182P · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1998 · N7619N · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain wingtip clearance with trees that border the right side of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC98LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA115.md): Cessna 182 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1998 · N92197 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor associated with this accident was the high brush at the approach end of the landing area.
- [NTSB IAD98LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA093.md): Cessna 182 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N2608Q · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's improper flare prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI98LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA261.md): Cessna 182A · Springbrook, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N2139G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper attitude and excessive sink rate during landing. The terrain condition was a contributing factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI98LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA246.md): Cessna 182L · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1998 · N42184 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a stabilized approach and a touchdown point. The factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's improper use of flaps and his not performing a go-around. An additional factor was the pilot in command not using…
- [NTSB FTW98LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA300.md): Beech H35 · Marshall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1998 · N5554D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the improper position of the fuel selector. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB ATL98LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA092.md): Cessna 182 · Green Sea, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N7247E · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent activation of the skydivers pilot chute, pulling him into the horizontal stabilizer/elevator, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA98LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA117.md): Cessna 182N · Big Creek, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N92519 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. A wet runway surface was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA98LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA114.md): Cessna 182P · Chico Hot Spgs., MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1998 · N1878M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action while attempting to compensate for a change in crosswind velocity. Factors include a crosswind, hills near the runway, and high vegetation (weeds) near the runway.
- [NTSB LAX98LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA216.md): Cessna 180H · Ocotillo Wells, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1998 · N4803E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear due to a probable hard landing at an undetermined time.
- [NTSB CHI98LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA214.md): Cessna 188B · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1998 · N9209R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudging his distance and not maintaining the proper altitude. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB FTW98LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA277.md): Cessna 180 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N3196D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA98LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA174.md): Cessna 180D · Natchez, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1998 · N6471X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes on landing rollout. The tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI98LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA156.md): Cessna 182 · Independence, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1998 · N507SD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the separation of the induction system balance tube coupling from the intake manifold tube assembly. A related factor was the soft field.

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## 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") = 1998
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17026'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17026&year=1998

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