# NTSB investigations, 1998: In flight encounter with weather

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB DEN99FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA029.md): Piper PA-24-180 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1998 · N7283P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement by intentionally flying into instrument meteorological conditions without proper certification. Factors were the resulting spatial disorientation, the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft, the in-flight wing…
- [NTSB DEN99LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA030.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Rollinsville, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1998 · N8112S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate decision to continue flight into deteriorating weather conditions, that included a downdraft which resulted in a loss of control, and collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the terrain,…
- [NTSB NYC99FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA041.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Randolph, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1998 · N4591J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Also causal was the pilot exceeded the design limits of the aircraft which resulted in an in-flight separation.…
- [NTSB SEA99LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA025.md): Cessna 177 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1998 · N2355Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the pilot's failure to maintain altitude. VFR flight into IMC conditions and cloudy weather conditions were factors.
- [NTSB DEN99LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA026.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Granby, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1998 · N9255B · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight encounter with clear air turbulence during descent.
- [NTSB LAX99LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA050.md): Boeing 737-300 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1998 · N328AW · No damage
  > The failure of the second and third flight attendants to comply with instructions to remain seated in anticipation of turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW99FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA044.md): Beech 58 · Newcastle, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1998 · N1826S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of control due to his inadvertent encounter with severe turbulence and wind shear during an instrument approach. Factors contributing to the accident were the severe turbulence and the wind shear.
- [NTSB ANC99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA014.md): Piper PA-31 · Point Lay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1998 · N3542H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a proper glidepath. Factors associated with this accident were the airport not having a VASI system installed, and the lack of visual perception for the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW99FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA038.md): Blanton RAF 2000 · The Colony, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1998 · N14GR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during cruise flight. A factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW99FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA033.md): Cessna 172N · Bacliff, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1998 · N4908D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his inability to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wire. Contributing to the accident were the fog, low ceilings and his lack of instrument time.
- [NTSB ATL99FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA019.md): Cessna 182P · Santee, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1998 · N6522M · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and lost control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were foggy weather conditions and self-induced stress.
- [NTSB FTW99FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA020.md): Beech B19 · Hobart, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1998 · N9740L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors were the low ceiling, fog, dark night conditions, and the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to the flight.
- [NTSB ATL99LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA013.md): Cessna 172N · Lima, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1998 · N4696G · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's intentional flight into Instrument Meteorological Conditions. Factors were trees and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ATL99FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA136.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Robbinsville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1998 · N2820T · Destroyed
  > "This case was changed from ATL05FA014." The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in an in-flight encounter with weather and controlled flight into terrain. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning…
- [NTSB MIA99LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA015.md): Peters Strojnik S2A · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1998 · N70136 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft's uncontrolled climb after encountering a wind gust or thermal during landing flare without engine power resulting in the pilot having to force the aircraft onto the runway making a hard landing prior to the end of the runway.
- [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 FTW99LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA012.md): Cessna 421C · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1998 · N19MH · Destroyed
  > A downdraft, which exceeded the aircraft's climb performance. A factor was the thunderstorms in the vicinity of the airport.
- [NTSB IAD99FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA005.md): Cessna R172K · Bowie, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1998 · N736KL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Also causal was the pilot's poor in-flight planning/decision, and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A related factor was the fog.
- [NTSB DEN99LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA008.md): Stinson 108-3 · Jackson Hole, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1998 · N569C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors contributing to the accident were the unfavorable weather condition, mountain wave and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW99FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA004.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Newellton, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1998 · N4531M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an inadvertent entry into adverse weather conditions. A related factor was the fog.
- [NTSB ANC99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA001.md): Cessna 172 · Russian Mission, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1998 · N6867X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are rising terrain, and a downdraft.
- [NTSB ANC98LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA165.md): Maule ML-7 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1998 · N6110C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the gusty and turbulent weather conditions.
- [NTSB ANC98FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA168.md): Cessna TU-206G · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N4820U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were low ceilings and mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB NYC98LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA193.md): Boeing DHC-8-102 · Islip, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1998 · N810EX · Minor damage
  > Clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB LAX98FA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA306.md): Beech 95-B55 · Hawthorne, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N554MB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard of the weather briefing information and his decision to attempt flight into forecast adverse weather conditions, which led to an encounter with icing conditions beyond the performance capability of the aircraft. The pilot's disregard for…
- [NTSB ATL98LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA128.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Goodway, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1998 · N9774 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued approach into known adverse weather which resulted in the pilot's loss of control, and subsequent inflight collision with terrain. A factor was the weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX98FA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA296.md): Cessna 310K · Saugus, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1998 · N711CG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's in-flight loss of control which led to a subsequent structural airframe failure as the pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane during an attempted recovery.
- [NTSB ANC98FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA152.md): Cessna 207 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1998 · N1809Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, mountainous/hilly terrain features, rain, and fog.
- [NTSB FTW98FA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA380.md): Boeing 767-34AF · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1998 · N316UP · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's decision to land with convective activity over the airport with a prevailing crosswind to a quartering tailwind, on an ungrooved, flooded runway, which resulted in hydroplaning and a loss of directional control. Factors contributing to the…
- [NTSB NYC98FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA180.md): Beech A23-24 · Shunk, PA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N453D · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions, his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, and his exceeding the airframe design limits resulting in separation of the outboard left wing. Contributing factors were clouds,…
- [NTSB IAD98FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA106.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Centerville, NY · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N9150X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's failure to use weather detection equipment and use of airspeeds in excess of limitations.
- [NTSB LAX98FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA282.md): Simons Lancair 235 · Llano, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1998 · N1142W · Destroyed
  > Pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB LAX98LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA279.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1998 · N56856 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's encounter with an unfavorable wind condition, which caused the aircraft to descend at a rate that exceeded the aircraft's climb capability.
- [NTSB CHI98FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA343.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Beaver Dam, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1998 · N2931Z · Destroyed
  > The continued flight into adverse weather conditions and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors were the improper preflight planning/preparation and lack of certification by the pilot-in-command in addition to the…
- [NTSB ANC98LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA124.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N8252C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident were gusty winds.
- [NTSB LAX98FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA264.md): North American Navion · Salinas, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N8820H · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempt to continue visual flight operations into an area of known instrument meteorological conditions resulting in controlled flight into rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA309.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · New Hampton, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1998 · N9350N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning inspection and his continued flight into known adverse weather conditions that led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Also causal was the pilot exceeded the design limits of the airplane causing…
- [NTSB FTW98LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA352.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Huntsville, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1998 · N54TM · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure adequate altitude/clearance with terrain, resulting in an encounter with a downdraft, loss of airspeed, onset of a stall/mush, and collision with high terrain.. Contributing factors were high density altitude,…
- [NTSB ANC98LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA105.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1998 · N2350T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional continued VFR flight into IMC. Factors were the scattered to broken clouds, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC98LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA113.md): Aeronca 15AC · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N1083H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are wind gusts, a sudden windshift to a tailwind, the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, and an inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB FTW98FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA339.md): Beech H35 · La Veta, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N35DE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgment by intentionally flying into instrument meteorological conditions without proper certification. Factors were his failure to obtain a weather briefing, and the existing weather conditions that included clouds, rain, and obscuration.
- [NTSB MIA98FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA205.md): Cessna 310Q · Port Orange, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N8135Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and his continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in in-flight collision with trees. A related factor was the fog.
- [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 FTW98LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA327.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1998 · N8350N · Destroyed
  > An encounter with unanticipated windshear or a downdraft.
- [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 FTW98LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA326.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A · Salina, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N41MN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to conduct a landing. Contributing was the loss of thermal lift and high vegetation.
- [NTSB FTW98FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA299.md): Grumman American AA-1A · Larkspur, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N9453L · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane and entering an unrecoverable spin. A factor was clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW98LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA295.md): Cessna 172E · Watkins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N7780U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in an encounter with a microburst. Contributing was the airplane's climb capability exceeded by the microburst, and rising terrain.
- [NTSB IAD98LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA074.md): American Blimp ABC-A-60 · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N760AB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with unforecasted downdrafts.
- [NTSB LAX98FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA211.md): Eurocopter AS-350-BA · Mt. Waialeale, HI · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1998 · N594BK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into deteriorating weather conditions consisting of lowering ceilings and visibility in mountainous terrain, which resulted in the inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions and a collision with a…

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## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 240)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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