# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB FTW99LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA056.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Fabens, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1998 · N7724J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correctly calculate fuel consumption, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA052.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1998 · N5836P · Substantial damage
  > The delay by the pilot-in-command (CFI) to take control of the airplane and inadvertent stall/mush resulting in the uncontrolled descent and impact with the runway.
- [NTSB ATL99LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA032.md): Cessna 310C · Ft Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1998 · N218S · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot and subsequent malfunction of the nose gear strut, and the pilot's failure to follow the landing checklist.
- [NTSB LAX99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA045.md): Maule M-5-235C · Inyokern, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1998 · N5636M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while landing.
- [NTSB FTW99IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99IA024.md): Piper PA-23-235 · Mineral Wells, TX · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1998 · N4927P · No damage
  > The pilot-in-command's incapacitation due to cardiovascular disease.
- [NTSB IAD99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA014.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1998 · N4808S · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer on the runway. A contributing factor was night conditions.
- [NTSB DEN99FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA012.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Buffalo, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1998 · N8537N · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's initiated flight into adverse weather conditions and inadvertently flew into IMC weather conditions. Factors were the low ceiling weather conditions, the dark night light conditions, and a non operating VOR navigational aid.
- [NTSB ANC99LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA006.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A · English Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1998 · N6522T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, and failure to maintain adequate clearance from the parked airplane. Factors associated with this accident were the gusty crosswinds, and the congested takeoff area due to no parking…
- [NTSB LAX98LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA308.md): Rockwell Commander 114 · Atwater, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N114AL · Substantial damage
  > An internal capacitor failure and melting of the point cam followers, which resulted in failure of both magnetos, and subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW98LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA395.md): Maule M-5-235C · Mimbres, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1998 · N9218E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Factors were a low altitude turn into a crosswind and a high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW98LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA381.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Mineola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1998 · N235CF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from the fence post. A factor was the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action to remedy the student's improper glidepath.
- [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 MIA98LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA222.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1998 · N8654L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB MIA98LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA211.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Panama City Bch, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N8807L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI98LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA266.md): Cessna R182 · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1998 · N9142C · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the fuel system line fitting.
- [NTSB LAX98LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA231.md): Cessna 182RG · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1998 · N4825R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to initiate a turn to exit the runway at an excessive rate of speed.
- [NTSB CHI98LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA239.md): Robinson R-44 · Cassville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1998 · N8329B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and weather evaluation that resulted in flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors to the accident were a preflight briefing service not being used and the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI98LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA224.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Liberal, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1998 · N8903W · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which led to performing a takeoff with insufficient distance to clear the utility pole. A factor which contributed to this accident was the utility pole.
- [NTSB ATL98LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA085.md): Stroud SKY Bolt · Mocksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1998 · N2951S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing roll when the front seat occupant inadvertently got his foot 'jammed' between the strut bungee and the rudder/brake peddle. A factor was the inadequate design of the rudder/brake peddle system.
- [NTSB SEA98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA102.md): Cessna TR182 · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1998 · N6386T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action after his dual student attempted a soft field takeoff with inadequate airspeed and premature lift off.
- [NTSB CHI98LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA200.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Albion, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1998 · N4617P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and his not refueling the airplane to avoid fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's lack of certification, his not feathering the engine, and the trees.
- [NTSB NYC98LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA126.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N6977P · Substantial damage
  > a delayed decision by the pilot to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun. A factor was false reading from the airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB NYC98WA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98WA123.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Nice, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 31, 1998 · N3995W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA98FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA155.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fargo, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N4BN · Destroyed
  > the left engine propeller blades struck the runway surface during takeoff, resulting in the pilot losing control of the airplane, and subsequently impacting with trees.
- [NTSB LAX98LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA133.md): Cessna TR182 · Maricopa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1998 · N5460T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the wind direction and speed, and, his inadequate compensation for those conditions. A factor in the accident was the short runway length, which limited the pilot's time to attempt a go-around.
- [NTSB MIA98LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA115.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1998 · N6847Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack experience in this category of aircraft. An additional factor was the inadequate upgrade training provided by the company that owned the…
- [NTSB LAX98LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA131.md): Callair A-9 · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1998 · N7211V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the oil pump drive shaft due to the installation of an incorrect oil pump crankshaft gear by maintenance personnel at the last overhaul.
- [NTSB CHI98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA102.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Mc Cordsville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1998 · N55059 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and control of the airplane. Factors were his self-induced pressure.
- [NTSB ATL98FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA053.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Clinton, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N9166W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's lack of recent instrument flight experience that led to spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control; and his improper use of carburetor heat that resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with the ground during an…
- [NTSB ATL98IA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98IA039.md): Robinson R-44 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1998 · N972SA · No damage
  > An inadequate service bulletin which did not require measurement of the cyclic trim assembly shaft and did not identify all helicopters in which shaft wear could lead to restricted movement of the lateral cyclic trim.

## 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 ('41532'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41532&year=1998

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