# NTSB investigations, 1999: Miscellaneous/other 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 MIA00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA046.md): Cessna 172M · Pikeville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1999 · N9234H · Substantial damage > The inadequate supervision of the private-rated pilot by the certified flight instructor for allowing the airplane to impact terrain during a simulated forced landing procedure to an open field. - [NTSB CHI00LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA023.md): Aerostar Raven S57-A · Imperial, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1999 · N9130F · No damage > the passenger's failure to follow instructions on how to properly brace for the landing. - [NTSB ANC00IA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00IA010.md): Boeing 737-400 · Juneau, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1999 · N792AS · No damage > The failure of the flight crew to provide a recommended landing traffic advisory, and the failure of flight service station personnel to provide a flight advisory to the arriving airplane concerning men and equipment operating on the runway. Factors in the… - [NTSB ATL00LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1999 · N757YQ · Substantial damage > The student pilot's in-flight decision that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion after he became lost and disoriented. A factor was the two fences. - [NTSB FTW00LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA017.md): Wright Avid Flyer Mark IV · Seabrook, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1999 · N583AF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a downwind landing. Factors were his improper weather evaluation, the prevailing tailwind, and the engine vibration. - [NTSB MIA00LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA010.md): Cessna 150M · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1999 · N3240V · Substantial damage > The erosion and separation of the aft end plate P/N 0450338-18 of the right muffler resulting in exhaust gas contact to electrical wires in the engine compartment. Also, unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. A finding in the… - [NTSB MIA00LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA012.md): Beech D35 · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1999 · N2109D · Substantial damage > The reported unauthorized use of the airplane by an unknown person. - [NTSB MIA00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA008.md): Eddie A. Smith KR-2 · Bell Buckle, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1999 · N85ES · Destroyed > The poor in-flight planning decision by the pilot-in-command for continuing the flight with inadequate fuel supply and the inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command following total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Findings in the accident were the… - [NTSB NYC99LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA229.md): Cessna 305A · Warehouse Point, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1999 · N86WM · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of the clearance between the airplane and the banner loop during banner pickup. - [NTSB LAX99LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA264.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries Katana DA 20-A1 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1999 · N854DF · Substantial damage > The release of the aircraft's left canopy latch following takeoff resulting in the subsequent opening of the canopy in flight. The opened canopy resulted in a degradation of aircraft control and the subsequent hard landing. - [NTSB MIA99LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA207.md): Cessna 172M · Pierson, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1999 · N9880V · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's (pilot in command) failure to achieve the proper touch down point, his improper decision to continue the touch and go, and failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time, resulting in the aircraft overrunning the runway and colliding… - [NTSB ANC99TA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99TA090.md): Bell 206B · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1999 · N47122 · Substantial damage > A failure of the pilot-in-command to perform an adequate preflight inspection, and remove a rotor blade tie-down strap. - [NTSB CHI99LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA209.md): Cessna 180A · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N9780B · Substantial damage > the pilot's inability to get the airplane to climb for undetermined reason, and the pilot landing the floatplane on the lake with the wheels extended. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's failure to perform a before landing checklist,… - [NTSB MIA99LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA179.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Wimauma, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N7485J · No damage > a passenger deplaning the airplane while the engine was running struck the propeller. - [NTSB FTW99LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA165.md): Piper PA-12 · Panhandle, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N2699M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the noise heard by the pilot that resulted in his decision to execute a precautionary landing. - [NTSB SEA99LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA098.md): Bell 47G3B2A · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1999 · N24MP · Substantial damage > A fouled external load cable, and the pilot's operation of the helicopter with a non-approved external bucket installation, resulting in misrouted hydraulic lines and consequent malfunction of the external load release system. - [NTSB LAX99LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA212.md): Boeing 747-422 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1999 · N198UA · No damage > intentional tampering/altering of a galley lift interlock microswitch by unknown persons. - [NTSB MIA99LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA185.md): Beech E-35 · Yankeetown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1999 · N3508B · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to balance check the ruddervators after painting the airplane and unclear information contained in the compliance section of AD 94-20-04 resulting in the failure of maintenance personnel to balance check the out-of-balance… - [NTSB IAD99LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA047.md): Nanchang CJ-6A · Ocean City, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1999 · N4MF · No damage > Was the pilot leaving the magneto switch in the on position while hand rotating the propeller. - [NTSB SEA99LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA062.md): Cessna 172M · Omak, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1999 · N73040 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly secure the aircraft before hand-propping. - [NTSB DCA99IA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99IA058.md): Airbus Industrie 300-600 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 11, 1999 · N7082A · No damage > Uncommanded rudder movement caused by a contaminant in the engagement valve solenoid that prevented disengagement of the autopilot yaw actuator and cross-connected wiring of the autopilot yaw actuator's main valve solenoids by the operator. Factors… - [NTSB MIA99LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA131.md): Piper J-3C · Jackson, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1999 · N38272 · No damage > The failure of the airshow aerial performer to maintain a grip on the airplane's externally mounted rope ladder for unknown reasons and his failure to install and use a safety line resulting in his fall to earth. A factor in the accident was the sudden… - [NTSB LAX99LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA181.md): Piper PA-31-310 · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1999 · N57AS · Substantial damage > The in-flight separation of the right engine cowling due to the operator's inadequate maintenance quality control procedures and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB NYC99LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA092.md): Saab-Scania 340B · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1999 · N347BE · Substantial damage > The belt-loader driver's loss of control of the vehicle, and his failure to follow published procedures for approaching the airplane with the belt-loader. - [NTSB DEN99LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA063.md): Cessna 172P · Dulce, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1999 · N96212 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command becoming disoriented during cruise flight, and his intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions without proper certification. Factors were the existing weather conditions that included snow, fog, obscuration and icing, the… - [NTSB NYC99LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA076.md): Boeing 737-300 · Newark, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1999 · N17321 · No damage > The flight attendant's failure to follow cabin door opening procedures. - [NTSB MIA99LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA077.md): Lee S. Harvard LONG-EZ · Spring Hill, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1999 · N96LH · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to insure the canopy was closed prior to takeoff resulting in an aborted takeoff, overheating of the brakes, and a roll over when the aircraft was turned off the runway into the grass in an attempt to stop. - [NTSB IAD99LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA029.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Medina, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1999 · N31975 · Destroyed > Was the pilot's failure to remove snow from the horizontal stabilator prior to take-off and his improper decision to depart downwind. Factors in the accident were the heavy snow squall and tailwind. - [NTSB NYC99IA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99IA056.md): Piper PA42-1000 · Lexington, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1999 · N37KW · Minor damage > Improper assembly of the engine gearcase by the manufacturer, which resulted in an uncontained failure of the 1st bull gear. - [NTSB LAX99LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA087.md): Airbus Industrie A-320-232 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1999 · N640AW · No damage > The injured passenger's failure to follow the instructions of the cabin attendants. - [NTSB NYC99LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA235.md): Boeing 727-200 · New York, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1999 · N785AT · No damage > Inadequate counterbalancing to compensate for the weight of the cargo door. - [NTSB LAX99IA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99IA072.md): Boeing 727-225A · Phoenix, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1999 · N804MA · Minor damage > The failure of the ground handling personnel to properly secure the aft cargo door following the loading of the late arriving baggage. A factor in the incident was an intermittent cargo door warning light circuit due to contamination in the proximity switch… ## 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") = 1999 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" = 430) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=430&year=1999 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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