# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 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. Page 1 of 2 · 74 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB MIA99WA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99WA123.md): Beech F33A · Crooked Island, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 30, 1998 · N33YR · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC99WA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99WA039.md): Cessna U206G · St John'S, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 19, 1998 · N4688C · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW99LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA051.md): Beech BE-35 · Waxahachie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1998 · N213Q · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA040.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Star, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1998 · N4789V · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to use proper short-field landing procedure, resulting in an extended flare and touchdown by the nose wheel and right main wheel simultaneously, and the subsequent loss of directional control and collision with trees. - [NTSB LAX99LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA021.md): Cessna 185E · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1998 · N185Z · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to properly secure the seat which subsequently slid back on the takeoff roll and lead to the pilot's loss of aircraft control. - [NTSB LAX99LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA015.md): Beech 36 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1998 · N36EL · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper management of his fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors in the accident were the inadequate annual inspection which resulted in fuel siphoning, and a high reading fuel gage. - [NTSB MIA99LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA020.md): Beech BE-58 · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1998 · N31CE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear was down resulting in a wheels up landing. - [NTSB ATL99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA002.md): Cessna 188B · Tellasse, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N4832R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a utility line while conducting a swath run. - [NTSB MIA98LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA255.md): Cessna A185F · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1998 · N1236F · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ATL98LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA130.md): Cessna 210L · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N300EW · Substantial damage > A 6-8 inch crack on the right main landing gear strut, which allowed the hydraulic fluid to escape from the system, along with a power pack sequencing valve failure which allowed the main landing gear to fold on landing. A factor in the accident was the… - [NTSB ANC98LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA159.md): Beech A36 · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N1820L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's interference with his normal habit pattern, turbulence, and the crosswind condition during landing. - [NTSB CHI98FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA349.md): Beech 58 · Oakdale, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1998 · N4574Q · Destroyed > The installation of the door seal inflation system by company personnel. An additional cause was the emergency procedures not followed by the pilot-in-command. A contributing factor was the trees. - [NTSB ANC98LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA151.md): Cessna 185F · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1998 · N93904 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. - [NTSB ANC98LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA150.md): Cessna 207A · Hughes, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1998 · N7380U · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the presence of a tail wind. - [NTSB FTW98LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA389.md): Cessna 401 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1998 · N3239Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear while intending to retract the flaps. A factor was the pilots lack of total experience in the type of aircraft. - [NTSB CHI98LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA348.md): Cessna A185F · Bottineau, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1998 · N1005F · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's excessive use of brake pressure which resulted in the aircraft nosing over.. - [NTSB LAX98LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA280.md): Cessna 188B · Dixon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1998 · N202AW · Destroyed > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the ignition of a highly combustible compound in the application hopper. - [NTSB ANC98LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA132.md): Cessna 185E · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1998 · N1987U · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI98LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA341.md): Cessna 210D · Sturgis, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1998 · N524BL · Substantial damage > the cracked left main landing gear saddle, resulting in the pilot's inability to get the gear into the down and locked position. - [NTSB LAX98LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA268.md): Cessna 185 · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1998 · N8482D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty wind conditions. - [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 MIA98LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA220.md): Cessna 188 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1998 · N6300G · Destroyed > A complete loss of engine power due to loss of oil pressure, resulting in a force landing on non suitable terrain, and the subsequent sinking of the airplane in deep water. - [NTSB CHI98FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA344.md): Cessna A185F · Phillips, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1998 · N888KS · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance with trees. Contributing factors were fog, rain showers, and the trees. - [NTSB FTW98FA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA338.md): Cessna 210M · Leesville, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N732PB · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to establish a climb during a night go-around. Factors were the lack of visual cues available to the pilot and the dark night illumination. - [NTSB MIA98LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA209.md): Cessna A-188B · Zolfo Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1998 · N21676 · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to catastrophic internal engine failure caused by migration of a counterweight retaining. - [NTSB CHI98LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA276.md): Beech F33A · Delavan, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1998 · N350NW · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight, his operation of an airplane with a known deficiency, low air pressure on both main tires, the snow fence,… - [NTSB ANC98LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA108.md): Cessna 206 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N206F · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff prior to reaching the end of the lake. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft. - [NTSB FTW98LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA324.md): Cessna A188B · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1998 · N21827 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was a crosswind gust. - [NTSB ANC98LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA103.md): Cessna 206 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N7370N · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and inadequate clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors were the downslope winds and downdrafts. - [NTSB NYC98LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA151.md): Cessna A185F · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N1481F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with water. - [NTSB ANC98LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA099.md): Cessna 207 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N1763U · Substantial damage > The disconnection of the mixture control cable from the mixture control arm. Factors associated with this accident were the inadequate 100 hour inspections performed by company mechanics. - [NTSB CHI98LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA245.md): Cessna 188B · Atlanta, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1998 · N9247R · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to a loose 'B' nut on the fuel line fitting. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintain and the soft terrain. - [NTSB MIA98WA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA194.md): Beech BE58 · Belize City, Belize · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 8, 1998 · N9025V · Destroyed - [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 ANC98LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA090.md): Cessna 206G · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N456TA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing. A factor associated with the accident is the presence of a variable wind condition, and the pilot's decision not to perform a go-around. - [NTSB ANC98LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA089.md): Cessna 185E · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N4574F · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind and the pilot's lack of recent experience in a tailwheel airplane. - [NTSB CHI98LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA282.md): Cessna 310R · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1998 · N4249C · Substantial damage > The collapse of the left main landing gear during landing roll for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ANC98LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA080.md): Cessna 185F · Chitina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1998 · N80596 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were uneven and soft terrain on the landing strip. - [NTSB FTW98FA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA276.md): Beech A36 · Nephi, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N3861K · Destroyed > The improper installation of the turbocharger exhaust stack by unknown maintenance personnel and the subsequent fire in the engine compartment due to the exhaust gas leak from the turbocharger. Factors were the total loss of engine power due to fuel line… - [NTSB ANC98LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA078.md): Cessna 207 · Holy Cross, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N1673U · Substantial damage > The improper installation/undertorquing of the engine crankcase bolts by company maintenance personnel, and a subsequent fracture of the engine crankshaft. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW98LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA280.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N4038B · Substantial damage > The collapsed nose gear as a result of failure of the nose gear locking mechanism. - [NTSB ANC98FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA079.md): Cessna 185 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N9982X · Destroyed > The pilot's performance of a low level maneuver. Factors were the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, his lack of experience in the type of airplane, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain. - [NTSB ANC98LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA074.md): Cessna A185F · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1998 · N185DG · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main landing gear leg due to fatigue cracking. A factor associated with this accident is the inadequate inspection procedure specified by the manufacturer. - [NTSB FTW98LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA266.md): Cessna A188B · Mcgehee, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1998 · N4911R · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ANC98LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA075.md): Cessna 185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1998 · N70195 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [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 ANC98LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA067.md): Cessna 185 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1998 · N9855X · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump selector switch during final approach, which resulted in an overly rich mixture and subsequent loss of engine power. - [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 ANC98LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA064.md): Cessna 185F · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1998 · N32663 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the hilly terrain. - [NTSB ANC98LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA060.md): Cessna U206 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1998 · N414UJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are variable winds, and windshear. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17032&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 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 ('17032')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17032&year=1998 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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