# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172M, 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 MIA99LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA051.md): Cessna 172M · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1998 · N9295H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The inadequate visual lookout of the pilot of the Cessna airplane and of the pilot of the glider resulting in the midair collision. - [NTSB CHI99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA040.md): Cessna 172P · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1998 · N52502 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The visual lookout not obtained/maintained by the pilot of the other aircraft. Contributing factors were the unicom frequency not selected and the traffic advisory not issued by the pilot of the other aircraft. An additional factor was the aircraft moving on… - [NTSB DEN99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA019.md): Cessna 172M · Belen, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1998 · N8883V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, resulting in fuel supply exhaustion. - [NTSB NYC99LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA021.md): Cessna 172M · Cumberland, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1998 · N61648 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to land, instead of performing a go-around. - [NTSB FTW99FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA006.md): Cessna 172M · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1998 · N172JF · Destroyed > Suicide. - [NTSB ATL99WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99WA010.md): Cessna 172M · Freeport, Bahamas · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 10, 1998 · N9728H · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC98LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA189.md): Cessna 172M · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1998 · N64453 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in this accident were the night light conditions, and pilot's lack of recent night flight experience. - [NTSB FTW98LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA387.md): Cessna 172M · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1998 · N40SR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were the runway light and the terrain conditions. - [NTSB LAX98LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA253.md): Yakovlev YAK-55M · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1998 · N910RT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot of the other aircraft's inadequate visual lookout - [NTSB FTW98LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA335.md): Cessna 172M · Franktown, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1998 · N5147N · Substantial damage > Flight at an altitude insufficient to clear terrain. Factors were the pilot's failure to reset or correct a precessing directional gyro, his becoming lost/disoriented, and dark night light conditions. - [NTSB CHI98FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA274.md): Cessna 172M · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N1461V · Substantial damage > The proper touchdown point was not attained and the visual lookout not being maintained by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors to the accident were the unmarked static and transmission wires. - [NTSB IAD98LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA076.md): Cessna 172M · Somerset, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N12187 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to follow procedures to hand-prop the airplane. - [NTSB CHI98LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA237.md): Cessna 172M · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N2XC · Substantial damage > the pilot's not obtaining and maintaining directional control. A factor was wet terrain (grass). - [NTSB CHI98LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA225.md): Cessna 172 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1998 · N20043 · Substantial damage > was a delayed go-around maneuver by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot misjudging his final approach altitude and glide path, having inadequate altitude to clear the trees at the end of the runway, and inadequate training on how… - [NTSB NYC98LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA134.md): Cessna 172 · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1998 · N6640H · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed during the approach/landing, and his delay in initiating a go-around. The quartering tailwind was a related factor. - [NTSB IAD98FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA072.md): Cessna 172M · Hebron, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1998 · N12912 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing which resulted in inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors in this accident were low ceilings and… - [NTSB FTW98LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA219.md): Cessna 172M · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N64015 · Destroyed > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Factors were crosswind, high wind conditions, insufficient demonstrated crosswind component information provided by the manufacturer, and insufficient aircraft… - [NTSB ANC98FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA048.md): Cessna 172M · Palmer, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1998 · N9212H · Substantial damage > The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were the terrain induced turbulence, clouds, the pilot's overconfidence in his abilities, and mountainous terrain conditions. - [NTSB CHI98LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA149.md): Cessna 172M · Elkhart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N8994V · Substantial damage > the pilot's disorientation that led him to believe he was on the active runway. A factor was the pilot's inattentiveness. - [NTSB SEA98LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA071.md): Cessna 172M · Ocean Shores, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1998 · N1673V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light standard (utility pole) just off the edge of the parking ramp. Factors include a light standard placed near the edge of the parking ramp. - [NTSB LAX98LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA143.md): Cessna 172M · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N64006 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to attempt a landing in crosswind conditions at or above the demonstrated capability of the aircraft, and his subsequent failure to maintain proper runway alignment. - [NTSB ANC98LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA042.md): Cessna 172M · Anchor Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N8969V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind. A related factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI98LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA141.md): Cessna 172M · Superior, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1998 · N13834 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the sign. Factors associated with the accident were the sign which the airplane contacted and inadequate preflight planning/preparation. - [NTSB LAX98LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA135.md): Cessna 172M · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1998 · N73405 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A contributing factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB MIA98LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA113.md): Cessna 172M · Kingsport, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1998 · N9233H · Destroyed > The dual student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall mush. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor's inadequate supervision and the night conditions. - [NTSB NYC98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA081.md): Cessna 172M · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1998 · N80512 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an encounter with a fence on uneven terrain and a nose over. - [NTSB FTW98LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA122.md): Cessna 172M · Port Lavaca, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1998 · N5207R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. Factors were the gusty winds, the pilots lack of experience in the type of operation, inadequate training and insufficient standards/requirements by the company/operator management, and the power… - [NTSB FTW98LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA118.md): Cessna 172M · Bulverde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1998 · N13711 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath following a total electrical failure resulting from an inoperative voltage regulator. Factors were the dark night conditions, the pilot's lack of experience in night flying, and the trees. - [NTSB IAD98LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA020.md): Cessna 172M · Blue Bell, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1998 · N5135R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to make a go-around, while there was sufficient runway remaining. - [NTSB LAX98FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA066.md): Cessna 172M · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1998 · N20118 · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional flying at a low altitude and failure to see and avoid the power lines during dusk conditions. ## 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.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072418')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072418&year=1998 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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