# NTSB investigations, 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CHI98LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA366.md): Beech BE-35 · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N8946M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight with a known deficiency in equipment. Contributing to the accident was the maintenance adjustment that was not completed by the mechanic.
- [NTSB ANC98LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA166.md): Piper PA-12 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N2796M · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft's left wheel encountering a hole as the pilot taxied from landing and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Contributing factors were the rough terrain and gusty wind condition.
- [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 SEA98LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA178.md): Cessna 414 · Burley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1998 · CGLHP · Substantial damage
  > A brake system failure for undetermined reasons. An intentional ground loop was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC98WA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98WA194.md): Cessna 152 · Iceland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 28, 1998 · N5275H · Destroyed
- [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 MIA98WA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA258.md): Cessna U206G · Missing, Bolivia · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 28, 1998 · CP152 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW98LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA416.md): Cessna 551 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1998 · N59GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the rough uneven terrain.
- [NTSB DCA98WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98WA089.md): Airbus Industrie A300-600 · Paris, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 28, 1998 · N70073 · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI98LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA364.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Marshall, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1998 · N9267W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command (CFI)'s inadequate supervision of the student, his not obtaining control of the airplane, and his lack of total experience in the type of operation. A factor was the dual student's not maintaining control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC98LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA163.md): Cessna 170B · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1998 · N3482C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition, the pilot's lack of total experience in make/model of the aircraft, and the pilot not achieving a climb on takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA98LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA193.md): Cessna T-50 · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N6HS · Substantial damage
  > A quick drain was open due to the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB SEA98LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA187.md): Piper PA-16 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N5932H · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained.
- [NTSB FTW98LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA415.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N83894 · Substantial damage
  > The collision with deer during the landing roll. Factors were the dark night light condition and the separation of the lower strut assembly from the right main landing gear, on the subsequent flight.
- [NTSB FTW98LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA413.md): Cessna 177A · Belen, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N29572 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW98LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA412.md): Cessna 152 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N4568F · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance by an unknown person and the subsequent throttle cable disconnect due to a castellated nut separation. Factors were the none suitable soft terrain for the forced landing, and the failure of the nose wheel landing gear during the landing…
- [NTSB CHI98LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA362.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Iowa City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N7353J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC98TA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98TA162.md): Hughes 369D · Homer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N1091P · Minor damage
  > The passenger not following the instructions given by the pilot. Contributing factors were the rising terrain and the pilot's diverted attention during the toe in landing.
- [NTSB SEA98LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA195.md): Evarts Kitfox IV 1200 · Sula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N992WY · Substantial damage
  > An excessive brake application by the pilot. Factors included a narrow landing area, the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a 180-degree taxi turn, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC98LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA192.md): Cessna 140 · Watertown, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N72929 · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's misjudged altitude of the airplane prior to performing a stall, and which resulted in the main landing gear contacting a rock wall.
- [NTSB LAX98LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA313.md): Grumman HU-16C · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N7025J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's selection of the wrong runway for the prevailing wind conditions, and the second pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds. Factors in the accident were the second pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft and the…
- [NTSB LAX98LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA309.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13H · Gilroy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N1001G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX98LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA308.md): Rockwell Commander 114 · Atwater, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N114AL · Substantial damage
  > An internal capacitor failure and melting of the point cam followers, which resulted in failure of both magnetos, and subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX98LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA307.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N9085J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to adequately compensate for the existing crosswind conditions and maintain airplane control during landing.
- [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 LAX98FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA305.md): O'Neil VAN'S RV-3 · Arbuckle, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N244WW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempt to continue VFR flight in instrument conditions, which led to his spatial disorientation and in-flight loss of aircraft control, and, resulted in a pilot-induced overload failure of the airframe. The pilot's use of quinine may have been a…
- [NTSB IAD98LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA112.md): Cessna 152 · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N89644 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB FTW98LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA419.md): Hundere Kitfox II · Somerset, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N8114H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall. Factors were the wind sock that was displaying inaccurate information, the gusty wind condition, and the pilot's lack of experience in the tailwheel equipped airplane.
- [NTSB FTW98LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA409.md): Champion 7EC · Catoosa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N9098B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW98FA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA411.md): Cessna 170B · Weatherford, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N3469D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB CHI98LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA367.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Schofield, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N900JH · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deactivation of the fuel selector and the emergency procedure not followed by the pilot-in-command. The tree was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI98LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA363.md): Piper PA-24 · Lamar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N5029P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot improperly positioned the fuel selector to the closed position causing fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI98LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA361.md): Champion BL-7-GCBC · Upham, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N311DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's steep pull and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's handling qualities, and a lack of recent experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL98LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA132.md): Cessna 172P · Farmville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N54013 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft and his improper use of the brakes, which led to the aircraft departing the left side of the runway. Contributing factors were the wet runway and the vehicle.
- [NTSB ATL98LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA130.md): Cessna 210L · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N300EW · Substantial damage
  > A 6-8 inch crack on the right main landing gear strut, which allowed the hydraulic fluid to escape from the system, along with a power pack sequencing valve failure which allowed the main landing gear to fold on landing. A factor in the accident was the…
- [NTSB ANC98LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA161.md): Piper PA-18 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N5697Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC98LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA159.md): Beech A36 · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N1820L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's interference with his normal habit pattern, turbulence, and the crosswind condition during landing.
- [NTSB MIA98LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA256.md): Cessna 152 · Reidsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1998 · N152DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in the initiation of a go-around, and his failure to maintain obstacle (tree) clearance.
- [NTSB IAD98LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA111.md): Cessna 152 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1998 · N94784 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB IAD98GA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98GA110.md): Hughes OH-6A · Newark, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 25, 1998 · N234ZM · Destroyed
  > Failure of the Instructor Pilot to control the helicopter's rate of descent during a demonstrated autorotation. Contributing to the accident were the Operator's lack of: a. Instructor Pilot standardization procedures, and b. Specific or adequate flight…
- [NTSB FTW98LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA418.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1998 · N727DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane for undetermined reasons. A factor was the loose gravel composition of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW98LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA410.md): Grumman G-164A · Mart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1998 · N983X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC98LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA160.md): Piper PA-18 · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1998 · N82905 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX98LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA304.md): Boeing 369E · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1998 · N685F · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing caused by the pilot's improper flare during a simulated autorotatative landing. A factor in the accident was the soft wet sod landing area.
- [NTSB ATL98LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA131.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Lancaster, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1998 · N8027D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factor were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice..
- [NTSB ATL98LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA129.md): Convair 240 · Loiza, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1998 · N91237 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power in the No. 2 engine for undetermined reasons, and the inability of the pilot to establish a climb and/or maintain altitude. A factor was the incompletely feathered No. 2 propeller..
- [NTSB ANC98LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA164.md): Grumman S2F-1 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1998 · N8115V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the recently overhauled right brake seal resulting in a total loss of brake fluid, failure of the right brake system, and subsequent inability of the pilot to utilize the brake. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ANC98LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA158.md): Piper PA-20 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1998 · N2106A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors involved in the accident were a crosswind, and the trees adjacent to the takeoff area.
- [NTSB SEA98LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA186.md): Beech A35 · Christmasvalley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1998 · N516B · Substantial damage
  > A jammed nose gear. A corroded cable and the failure of the owner to have an annual inspection performed on the airplane were factors.
- [NTSB FTW98LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA406.md): Nicks PW-5 · Waller, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1998 · N110WN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1998&page=11

## 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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=10&year=1998

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