# NTSB investigations, 1998: Loss of control - in flight

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 FTW99FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA055.md): Cessna 182P · Midland, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1998 · N182FE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX99LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA068.md): Piper PA-28 · Thermal, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1998 · N7776W · Destroyed
  > The occurrence of an in-flight incapacitating heart rhythm to the pilot. A factor was the pilot's ingestion of over-the-counter medications that made him more susceptible to an abnormal heart rhythm.
- [NTSB CHI99FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA053.md): Cessna C-172R · Angola, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1998 · N989CP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA054.md): Dean Kolb Firestar 1 · Davenport, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1998 · N643FS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations, resulting in a loss of directional control on initial takeoff climb due to an aft center of gravity flight condition, in flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB LAX99FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA058.md): Cessna 150L · Yucaipa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1998 · N11829 · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [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 LAX99FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA053.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1998 · N6272J · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the night weather conditions and the lack of total and recent instrument flight time.
- [NTSB LAX99LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA056.md): Weber CA-65 · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1998 · N5656 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to remove the right seat belt from around the right control stick, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. An additional cause is the pilot's failure to use a checklist.
- [NTSB FTW99LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA047.md): Cessna 337 · Lufkin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1998 · N536RK · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall due to the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX99LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA047.md): Bell 47G2 · Helendale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1998 · N9021R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper procedures to recover from main rotor blade aerodynamic retreating blade stall.
- [NTSB ATL99LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA033.md): Robinson R-22B · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1998 · N2321X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls during an attempted autorotation.
- [NTSB NYC99FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA033.md): Gulfstream American AA-1 · Brooklyn, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1998 · N6166L · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC99FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA032.md): Eurocopter EC-135-P1 · Newark, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1998 · N44NY · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm and his improper in flight decision to enter autorotation due to his lack of knowledge of the power plant controls. Factors in the accident were the night conditions and the pilot's improper decision to fly…
- [NTSB FTW99FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA041.md): Cessna 501 · Umpire, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1998 · N501EZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW99LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA039.md): Cessna 150H · Braithwaite, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1998 · N567G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the terrain induced turbulence and the insufficient altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB FTW99LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA035.md): Cessna 172P · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1998 · N54959 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control. A factor was the shifting and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX99LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA037.md): Piper PA-30B · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1998 · N7933Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB FTW99LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA029.md): Cessna 414 · Monroe, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1998 · N30ML · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors were fog, low ceilings, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX99LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA033.md): Old Hen Crow G1 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1998 · N6349T · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in the aircraft entering a stall/mush flight condition that continued to impact. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB IAD99LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA016.md): Cessna 152 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1998 · N89101 · Substantial damage
  > the student's pilot's inadequate climb and his failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance. A related factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC99LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA025.md): Horner-Ryan Wichawk · Pine Island, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1998 · N30HR · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI99LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA028.md): Cessna 172I · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1998 · N35302 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of experience and the road which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA031.md): Cessna 337C · New Hudson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1998 · N2655S · Substantial damage
  > the instructor pilot's not maintaining control of the airplane. A factor was the landing gear doors extended.
- [NTSB FTW99FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA022.md): Challenger II · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1998 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in type of vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI99LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA024.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Liberty, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1998 · N42342 · Substantial damage
  > The excessive rotation by the pilot-in-command. The climb not obtained by the pilot-in-command, the fence and the trees were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI99FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA023.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Rock, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1998 · N5LN · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft and made an improper evaluation of the weather. Additional factors were flying a test flight at night with the icing conditions in the clouds.
- [NTSB LAX99LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA023.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Mammoth, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1998 · N50JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the autopilot was off prior to takeoff, and, his failure to maintain pitch control during the resultant pitch trim excursion during the takeoff ground roll.
- [NTSB LAX99LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA022.md): Bell 206L-3 · Pioche, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1998 · N946L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness, due to the installation of incorrect pitch links by the maintenance facility. A factor in the accident was the lack of an adequate quality assurance program in the maintenance facility.
- [NTSB IAD99LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA012.md): Pitcairn RAF 2000 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1998 · N52BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's fatigue and the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI99LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA020.md): Becker Wag Aero Super Sport · Hamilton, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1998 · N285BB · Destroyed
  > the fatigue failure of the lower wing strut attachment bracket.
- [NTSB MIA99LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA022.md): Ferguson Rans S-10 Sakota · Pisgah, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1998 · N383FF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low altitude maneuver resulting in the aircraft's uncontrollable descent until impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA019.md): Cessna 310R · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1998 · N310PB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control and the ground loop. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's misjudging the winds conditions and…
- [NTSB CHI99LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA021.md): Jordan Acey Deucy P70 · Ava, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1998 · N597HJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's attempted operation of the airplane with known deficiencies, and his not obtaining control of the airplane in flight. A factor was asymmetrical ailerons.
- [NTSB LAX99FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA020.md): Cessna 182Q · Nixon, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1998 · N95726 · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument rated pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted flight into adverse weather which resulted in inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB CHI99LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA013.md): C.B. Withun T-BIRD II · New Haven, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1998 · N72145 · Destroyed
  > the improper installation of the propeller by the owner/pilot- mechanic and the pilot not maintaining the airplane's airspeed while approaching the trees along the airplane's flight path. A factor in this accident was the stall encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA005.md): Robinson R-22 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1998 · N474BC · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained. Inadequate remedial action is a factor.
- [NTSB CHI99LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA010.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1998 · N95196 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate airspeed by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors were the gusts and the trees.
- [NTSB IAD99LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA011.md): Ryan NAVION-A · East Moriches, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1998 · N4529K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB NYC99LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA011.md): Zeidler Sonerai II · Kenton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1998 · N5DZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation and failure to obtain/maintain airspeed during the takeoff, which resulted in a stall and impact with the ground. Factors in this accident were the pilot's lack of total experience in tail-wheeled aircraft, and the nose high…
- [NTSB MIA99LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA008.md): Ryan ST3KR · Rossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1998 · N59514 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering in a recovery from a spin.
- [NTSB MIA99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA007.md): Ayres S2R · Frisco City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1998 · N3093B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on climb out resulting in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA002.md): Cessna 172N · Buhl, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1998 · N6486J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the aircraft's recommended balked landing procedure, resulting in a stall. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, the pilot's lack of total experience, and insufficient…
- [NTSB CHI99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA005.md): Piper J3C-65 · New Holstein, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1998 · N70880 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's intentional low altitude maneuver and his ostentatious display. A factor was his allowing the airplane to enter an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB IAD99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA007.md): Piper J3C-65 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N70968 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA007.md): Painton Loehle Aviation 5151 · Osceola, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N81029 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to incapacitation as a result of hypertensive arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
- [NTSB CHI99LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA006.md): Schweizer 269C · Oshkosh, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N151KC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors associated with the accident were the high winds, low altitude at which the pilot was maneuvering and the uneven terrain which the helicopter contacted.
- [NTSB ATL99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA007.md): W.S. Bowers, Jr. RV-4 · Apopka, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N741WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing aerobatics which resulted in the lost of control and a stall/spin. A contributing factor was the low altitude at which the maneuver was performed.
- [NTSB CHI99FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA003.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Howell, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1998 · N3040A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain/exceed the Vmc airspeed during a go-around maneuver. Contributing factors were the shutting down of the left engine and the lack of recent experience in the type operation.
- [NTSB IAD99FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA004.md): Cessna 305A · Warren, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N5213G · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The glider pilot's failure to perform the emergency tow release and abort the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the glider pilot's improper decision to make repeated attempts to close the canopy in flight.
- [NTSB DEN99FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA004.md): Cameron A-250 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N4557W · Destroyed
  > The pilot not planning his approach to a landing so as to fly over the transmission wires (on the approach edge of the landing field) in level flight or ascending flight, and the pilot not pulling out the rip panel for emanate contact with transmission wires…

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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" = 250)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=250&year=1998

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