# Fatal NTSB investigations 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 211 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL98LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA067.md): Unknown Freebird Sport · Englewood, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · UNREG · Destroyed > The inadvertent aerodynamic stall, and subsequent loss of control in-flight by the non-certificated pilot. A factor was the use of over the counter drugs which are known to cause drowsiness. - [NTSB LAX98FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA141.md): Cessna 172 · Ramona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1998 · N8364L · Destroyed > The loss of control of the aircraft on final approach for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB IAD98FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA047.md): Beech 58 · Columbus, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1998 · N258B · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate planned approach and his failure to follow wake turbulence avoidance procedures by not staying above the glide-path of the preceding Boeing 757, which resulted in a vortex turbulence encounter. Contributing to the accident was the wake… - [NTSB FTW98FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA191.md): Beech F33A · Del Rio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1998 · N2179L · Destroyed > the pilot's loss of control during a go-around after impacting approach light poles on initial approach. A contributing factor was the prevailing dark night light condition. - [NTSB FTW98FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA190.md): Cessna 150H · Parowan, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1998 · N50385 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the high density altitude, the high, gusty wind condition, and the diverted attention of the pilot. - [NTSB MIA98LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA141.md): Star-Lite Engineering Warp 1A · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1998 · N914SL · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering on crosswind in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and an in-flight collision with a building and the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's decision to… - [NTSB FTW98FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA189.md): Cessna 150F · Muskogee, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1998 · N8720G · Destroyed > The inadvertent stall as result of the pilot's failure to retract the flaps from the fully extended position prior to takeoff. Factors were the gusting winds and the pilot's failure to follow the before takeoff checklist. - [NTSB NYC98FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA095.md): Mooney M20J · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1998 · N40HL · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were dark night conditions, low ceilings, rain, and his decision to divert to an airport under instrument meteorological conditions… - [NTSB DCA98RA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98RA036.md): Boeing 727-200 · Bogota, Colombia · Accident · 52 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 20, 1998 · HCBRI - [NTSB CHI98FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA130.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1998 · N1762J · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed resulting in a stall condition. Contributing factors were the tailwind condition and the pilot's exceeding the gross weight of the airplane on takeoff. - [NTSB MIA98FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA135.md): Boeing A-75N1 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1998 · N806RB · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Failure of the number 2 pilot to maintain visual contact and/or proper position/clearance from other aircraft. - [NTSB FTW98FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA186.md): Foster/Hilsman Q2 · Siloam Springs, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1998 · N996DT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing. Factors were the failure of the #4 cylinder head which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and the co-owners/builders' failure to perform a condition inspection of the… - [NTSB CHI98LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA129.md): Good Velocity · Romulus, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1998 · N234Q · Destroyed > improper planning/decision by the pilot, by using the airplane in an illegal activity and allowing the fuel to be exhausted before landing. Factors relating to this accident were: the pilot being under pressure to reach his destination with his illegal cargo,… - [NTSB FTW98FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA185.md): Young Glasair III · St. Martinville, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1998 · N238BC · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft as a result of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were turbulence, clouds, dark night and lack of an instrument… - [NTSB ATL98FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA063.md): William Sargent Lancair 235 · Newport, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1998 · N813Y · Destroyed > The pilot's attempt to operate in instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain clearance with the surrounding terrain. Contributing factors were clouds and the mountainous/hilly terrain. - [NTSB CHI98FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA123.md): Cessna 180J · Ashland, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1998 · N828CE · Destroyed > the pilot failing to maintain separation from the trees. Factors contributing to this accident were the trees and the pilot being too low in altitude. - [NTSB IAD98FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA044.md): Piper PA-20 · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1998 · N2336A · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, and his misjudgment of wind information which resulted in a tailwind… - [NTSB SEA98FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA101.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Bigfork, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1998 · N9247W · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, trees, dark night conditions, clouds and pilot fatigue. - [NTSB MIA98LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA130.md): Starck Auriga · Collegedale, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1998 · N311RS · Destroyed > A leak in the electric fuel boost pump caused by an improperly sized 'O' ring installation and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an approach to a forced landing resulting in a stall. - [NTSB CHI98LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA120.md): Rodgers Raven · Brandt, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1998 · N17JR · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor contributing to this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane. - [NTSB SEA98LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA063.md): Hughes 269A · Emmett, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1998 · N5161E · Destroyed > The instructor pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent on landing. Factors were a sudden wind shift, the instructor pilot's lack of recent experience, and terrain drop-off. - [NTSB NYC98FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA092.md): Aerostar 600A · Mapleton, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1998 · N7527S · Destroyed > the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA98LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA128.md): Schleicher ASW-19B · Hamptonville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1998 · N297B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering at a low altitude. - [NTSB ANC98GA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98GA036.md): Cessna 185F · Nightmute, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 9, 1998 · N5485R · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Factors in the accident were meteorological conditions consisting of low ceilings, and blowing snow,… - [NTSB CHI98FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA119.md): Cessna 208B · Bismarck, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1998 · N868FE · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach which resulted in an inadvertant stall. Factors associated with the accident were the icing conditions and the pilot's low level experience in this make and model of airplane. - [NTSB SEA98FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA062.md): Mooney M20F · Lodgepole, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1998 · N9131V · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain after flying into an area of known adverse weather. Factors include low ceilings, fog, snow showers, drizzle, and trees along his intended route. - [NTSB NYC98FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FAMS1.md): Cessna 195 · Cape May, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Apr 5, 1998 · N4477C · Destroyed > Undetermined. - [NTSB IAD98FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA042.md): Piper PA-30 · Mcmechen, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1998 · N7845Y · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during takeoff. - [NTSB MIA98FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA121.md): Rockwell GA-112TC · Allendale, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1998 · N111TC · Destroyed > the pilot inadvertently entered instrument meteorological conditions, failed to maintain control of the airplane, and the airplane subsequently impacted the ground. Factors in this accident were fog, low ceilings and a dark night. An additional factor was the… - [NTSB ATL98FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA060.md): Cessna 525 · Marietta, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1998 · N111LR · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid conflicting traffic, and the failure of the 172 pilot to operate the transponder as required by current regulations. Factors were the controller's failure to observe the traffic conflict, the lack of radar conflict… - [NTSB FTW98FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA170.md): Piper PA-28-235 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1998 · N21LL · Destroyed > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane after experiencing spatial disorientation. Factors were the total failure of the vacuum pump, fog, drizzle, and night conditions. - [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 FTW98FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA167.md): Bell 206B · Round Top, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1998 · N7734A · Destroyed > The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were fog, low ceilings, and trees. - [NTSB SEA98FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA056.md): Cessna P210N · Royal City, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1998 · CGBFM · Destroyed > Attempted VFR flight into IMC and terrain clearance was not maintained. A low ceiling was a factor. - [NTSB MIA98FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FAMS2.md): Cessna 182H · Missing · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Mar 28, 1998 · N8460S · Destroyed > Undetermined. - [NTSB FTW98FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA165.md): Velocity 173 RG Elite · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1998 · N173VE · Destroyed > Inadequate fusion between the valve stem and head due to inadequate quality control during construction of the exhaust valve for the number three cylinder. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing - [NTSB FTW98FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA156.md): Bell 206-A · Rio Hondo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1998 · TGJET · Destroyed > The engine compartment fire due to undetermined reasons, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the tailboom. - [NTSB MIA98WA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA106.md): Cessna T207A · Toqui, Venezuela · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 23, 1998 · N2557P · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX98GA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98GA127.md): Bell 205A-1 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Mar 23, 1998 · N90230 · Destroyed > An excessive bending load applied to the tail rotor blade assembly of an undetermined origin which produced a fatigue crack, the separation of the assembly, and a forced landing. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain to perform a forced landing, the… - [NTSB MIA98WA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA102.md): Beech 95-B55 · North Eleuthera, Bahamas · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 22, 1998 · N4314Y · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI98FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA107.md): Beech A-36 · New Lebanon, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1998 · N1812A · Destroyed > The pilot's flight into known icing conditions. Contributing factors were the degraded aircraft performance, the pilot's inability to maintain the proper descent rate, trees, and the dark night condition. - [NTSB CHI98FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA106.md): Cessna U206G · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1998 · N506SD · Destroyed > Pilot's inadequate preflight, the partial loss of oil and the resulting rod failure. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed. - [NTSB LAX98FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA118.md): Cessna 310H · Corona, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1998 · N310RR · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to see and avoid the other airplane. - [NTSB FTW98FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA151.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Mcgehee, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1998 · N10035 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in the loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the fog and low ceiling, and the inadequate flight instruments available to the pilot. - [NTSB DCA98RA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98RA030.md): Saab-Scania 340 · Taipai, Taiwan · Accident · 13 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 18, 1998 · UNK - [NTSB LAX98FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA113.md): Beech B95A · Little River, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1998 · N569T · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper weather evaluation. - [NTSB IAD98LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA038.md): Champion 7ECA · Castlewood, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1998 · N7507F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point and the delayed execution of the go around. A contributing factor was the fence. - [NTSB IAD98FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA037.md): Cessna 152 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1998 · N67893 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A related factor was the pilot's impairment due to the use of drugs. - [NTSB LAX98FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA112.md): Gough-Herrman Christen Eagle II · Lake Berryessa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1998 · N331GH · Destroyed > was the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the improper altitude. - [NTSB ATL98FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA056.md): John S. Hickey Swearingen SX 300 · Thomson, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1998 · N83JH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of the fuel supply required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=212 ## 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 c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&page=211 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.