# 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 212 of 617 · 30,846 cases ## Cases, newest first - [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. - [NTSB SEA98LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA045.md): Air Tractor AT-402A · Moreland, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1998 · N50963 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was his lack of familiarity in the make/model. - [NTSB MIA98FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA101.md): Piper PA-28-180D · Advance, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1998 · N7826N · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper planned visual approach and glide path in diminished visual conditions due to sun-glare and his delayed go-around resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees on final approach. - [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 LAX98GA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98GA110.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Lebec, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 11, 1998 · N9615G · Destroyed > The trainee-pilot's failure to maintain altitude during a low level turn. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's diverted attention inside the airplane, his failure to report the trainee's deficient airplane handling abilities, and the shoulder… - [NTSB DCA98WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98WA028.md): Boeing 707-336 · Mombosa, Kenya · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 10, 1998 · U-PBA · Destroyed - [NTSB DCA99RA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99RA055.md): Robinson R22B · Amport, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 9, 1998 · GBUTW - [NTSB FTW98FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA145.md): Duci'S Vans RV-3 · Elbert, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1998 · N99HV · Destroyed > in-flight failure of the right wing spar (for an undetermined reason) as the pilot was performing aerobatic flight. The airplane's excessive gross weight (for aerobatics) was a related factor. - [NTSB MIA98LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA094.md): Nickelson Martin Coot · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1998 · N84MN · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the terrain. - [NTSB LAX98FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA106.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Novato, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1998 · N257NW · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance after initiating a descent over mountainous terrain at night and under marginal VFR conditions. The pilot's self-induced pressure to arrive at class with enough time remaining to take the final… - [NTSB MIA98FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA091.md): Cessna 208B · Clarksville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1998 · N840FE · Destroyed > the pilot did not maintain control of the airplane due to undetected airframe ice, resulting in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors in this accident were; flight into clouds, below freezing temperatures, and the inability of… - [NTSB CHI98FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA099.md): Cessna T210L · Orleans, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1998 · N2546S · Destroyed > The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance with trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's impairment from prescription drugs, low ceilings, fog, trees, and hilly terrain. - [NTSB NYC98FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA073.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Somerville, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1998 · N3374P · Destroyed > in-flight separation of the empennage for undetermined reasons. "This case was modified August 2, 2006." - [NTSB SEA98FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA042.md): Cessna T303 · Midvale, ID · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1998 · N727RT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB MIA98WA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA097.md): Cessna 401 · La Puntilla, Chile · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 2, 1998 · CCCIX · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC98FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA071.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Presque Isle, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1998 · N777HM · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure and his descent below the minimum descent altitude. Contributing factors were the night conditions, low ceilings, and fog. - [NTSB IAD98FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA032.md): Cessna 172P · Langley Afb, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1998 · N62082 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions, and the subsequent loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. A factor in the accident was the low ceiling. - [NTSB NYC98LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA069.md): Piper PA28R-180 · Walbridge, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1998 · N4679J · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft resulting in fuel exhaustion, and his unsuccessful attempt to clear the wires. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight, dark night conditions, and the wires. - [NTSB SEA98FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA040.md): Freije Lancair IV · Garwood, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1998 · N109GF · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after entering known adverse weather. Related factors were, the pilot's failure to follow the published IFR departure procedures, low ceilings and snow, and the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience. - [NTSB LAX98FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA098.md): Robinson R22 · Littlerock, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1998 · N8457J · Destroyed > The pilot's improper use of the rotorcraft cyclic control in response to encountering terrain induced turbulence. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing which contained precautionary notices for turbulence. - [NTSB DCA98WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98WA026.md): Bell 212 · Mexico City, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 25, 1998 · XADDF · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA98LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA084.md): Walter J Collie Cumulus · Hillsboro, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1998 · N1171U · Destroyed > Debonding of the leading edge to spar cap joint, which resulted in inflight separation. - [NTSB LAX98FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA095.md): Beech A36 · San Gorgonio Mo, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1998 · N3103W · Destroyed > The pilot's inability to maintain altitude due to an encounter with adverse winds and downdrafts on the lee side of a mountain. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which precipitated his intentional flight into an area of known adverse… - [NTSB NYC98FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA066.md): Cessna 172P · York, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N54172 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB LAX98FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA091.md): Beech 95-B55 · Sutter, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N67623 · Destroyed > The pilot's in-flight decision(s) to attempt VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions at an altitude which did not provide for adequate terrain clearance requirements. A factor that contributed to the accident was the pilot's decision to disregard… - [NTSB CHI98FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA096.md): Wasielak Sonerai II L · Malta, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N38NL · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The pilot's failed to maintain adequate clearance from the other aircraft. - [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 CHI98LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA094.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Wood Lake, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1998 · N99270 · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions, the wing ice, and the inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to this accident were the rain, freezing rain and low ceilings. - [NTSB ATL98FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA047.md): Schweizer SA 2-37A · Green Cove Sprg, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1998 · N61474 · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s); and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering the airplane for a forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and collision with a house boat… - [NTSB IAD98FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA027.md): Beech C-90 · Newton, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1998 · N5WU · Destroyed > The pilot inadequate management of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation to both engines. Factors in the accident were the pilot's concern about maintenance being completed prior to executing a scheduled flight later in the day, and operating the… - [NTSB MIA98FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA079.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1998 · N15091 · Destroyed > The pilot's continued visual flight rules into instrument flight rules conditions and his failure to maintain altitude after encountering instrument flight rules conditions resulting in the aircraft colliding with powerlines and crashing. A factor in the… - [NTSB FTW98FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA127.md): Ireneusz Rans S-12 · Rockwall, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1998 · N95EW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance while performing low altitude flight over the water. - [NTSB LAX98FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA086.md): Beech J35 · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1998 · N8343D · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain visual separation from N8343D approaching from his right. The controller's failure to provide a traffic advisory and the copilot's and flight engineer's inadequate visual lookout were factors. - [NTSB ANC98FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA019.md): Cessna 207 · Homer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1998 · N91029 · Destroyed > A fatigue failure, and partial separation of the number 6 engine cylinder head assembly, the operator's inadequate progressive inspection performed by company maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadvertent stall during a maneuvering turn toward an… - [NTSB FTW98FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA121.md): Mooney M20E · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1998 · N9213M · Destroyed > The pilot attempting VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his lack of an instrument rating. Factors were weather conditions that included mountain wave activity conducive to turbulence, and clouds obscuring the mountainous terrain. - [NTSB FTW98FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA117.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Graford, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1998 · N15566 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground. Factors were the dark night, the rising terrain, and the ground fog obscuring the ground. - [NTSB MIA98GA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98GA069.md): Bell UH-1H · Savannah, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Feb 3, 1998 · N30TV · Destroyed > failure of the flight crew to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from the pole and workman. Related factors were: the gusty wind condition, inadequate communication/coordination between the flight crew and ground personnel, and an improper external system… - [NTSB NYC98FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA063.md): Cessna 172K · Boxborough, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1998 · N79588 · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to remove the frost on the wings before departure, which resulted in a stall - [NTSB DCA98RA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98RA021.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Philippine Isla, Philippines · Accident · 104 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 2, 1998 · PC150 - [NTSB SEA98LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA033.md): Sherman Executive · Stayton, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1998 · N50499 · Destroyed > Main rotor strike and separation of the tail boom for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA98FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA064.md): Cessna 170A · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1998 · N1200D · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during a banner pickup, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The lack of altitude for a stall recovery was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA98LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA031.md): Cessna 150F · Havre, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1998 · N8798G · Substantial damage > The student pilot's loss of control after his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors include his lack of total flight experience and incapacitation due to alcohol. - [NTSB MIA98FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA060.md): Fairchild 24G · Andalusia, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1998 · N16866 · Destroyed > A loss of engine power while in cruise flight caused by a contaminated fuel supply and the subsequent inflight collision with trees and unsuitable terrain during the emergency descent and landing. - [NTSB CHI98FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA086.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Faribault, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1998 · N5099W · Destroyed > was the pilot's patial incapacitation due to carbon monoxide poisoning. A factor associated with this accident was the mechanic's inadequate inspection of the airplane's muffler and inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot. - [NTSB LAX98LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA079.md): Hughes 369D · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1998 · N521ZZ · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind condition and failure to maintain a proper rate of descent which resulted in the inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness during a downwind turn. - [NTSB IAD98WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98WA029.md): Air Tractor AT-501W · Santa Maria, Portugal · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 24, 1998 · N1006T · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL98FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA036.md): Twin Commander Acft. 695A · Delray Beach, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1998 · N269M · Destroyed > The pilot flew into known convective meterological conditions and lost control of the airplane. Factors were low clouds, and moderate to heavy rain. - [NTSB ATL98LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA033.md): Cessna 150L · Guntersville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1998 · N7443G · Substantial damage > The pilot's intentional shut down of the engine in flight that resulted in the total loss of engine power. A factor was the failure of both magnetos. - [NTSB LAX98FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA075.md): Cessna 402C · Walker, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1998 · N114GP · Destroyed > The pilot's encounter with a downdraft while approaching high terrain at an altitude insufficient to ensure adequate terrain or obstacle clearance. - [NTSB ATL98LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA032.md): Via Aero Comp AC6 · Rockledge, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1998 · N656AC · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the trees in the emergency landing area. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=213 ## 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=212 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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