# NTSB investigations, SC 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. Page 11 of 38 · 1,853 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MIA99LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA153.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1999 · N7173R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience. - [NTSB ATL99LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA079.md): Cessna 150J · Seneca, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1999 · N50943 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with trees. - [NTSB MIA99FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA125.md): Piper PA-16 · Hardeeville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1999 · N5796H · Destroyed > An inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons while in a descent and the subsequent collision with the terrain. - [NTSB ATL99LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA063.md): Cessna 185 · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1999 · N185MN · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather information that resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were gusting winds, and a tail wind. - [NTSB MIA99LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA112.md): Cessna 15OF · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1999 · N8397G · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing to a highway. This resulted in the left main landing gear colliding with a rain grate separating the left main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power… - [NTSB ATL99LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA052.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Laurens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1999 · N345RP · Substantial damage > The pilot's disregard for current wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were the tailwind and wet runway surface. - [NTSB MIA99LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA093.md): Scott A. George Jr. Fisher Celebrity · Simpsonville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1999 · N1122V · Substantial damage > The unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to the failure of a plastic 90-degree fitting at the inlet fitting of the carburetor. - [NTSB MIA99LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA090.md): Cessna 172P · Pelion, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1999 · N65770 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing roll as a result of improper recovery from a bounced landing and the subsequent excursion from the runway, collision with the adjacent terrain, and collapse of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB ATL99LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA047.md): Balloon Works AX-8 · Beech Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1999 · N32877 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow the balloon checklist that resulted in a ground fire that destroyed the balloon envelope. - [NTSB MIA99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA069.md): Beech A36 · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1999 · N4976M · Substantial damage > the total loss of engine power caused by an oil leak at the oil filter adapter, resulting in a broken connecting rod, a subsequent forced landing and impact with rough terrain. - [NTSB ATL99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA031.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Aiken, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N3350T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat properly. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions. - [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 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 ATL99LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA022.md): Cessna 150 · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1998 · N330JC · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in overload damage to the nose wheel assembly. - [NTSB ATL99LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA008.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N21491 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to manage the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine. - [NTSB ATL99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA005.md): Cessna 188 · Patrick, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N9890V · Substantial damage > The failure of the number 2 piston for undetermined reasons. - [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 MIA98FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA250.md): Piper Aerostar 600 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N17MT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vs) during a single engine approach resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were a fatigue crack in the exhaust pipe in the right engine, the aircraft weight and balance was exceeded,… - [NTSB MIA98LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA245.md): Wood Glasair SH2 · Holly Hill, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1998 · N51AJ · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and his failure to perform a go-around. The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance during the landing is a contributing factor. - [NTSB MIA98LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA240.md): Grumman AA-5B · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N28395 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL98LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA116.md): Piper PA-12 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1998 · N78583 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot continued flight operation with known deficiencies in equipment. - [NTSB MIA98LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA227.md): Mooney M-20F · Rockhill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N6411Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MIA98LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA226.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Conway, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N3981Z · Substantial damage > The total failure of the left wing forward and aft attachment fitting due to corrosion and fatigue during a banner tow pick-up resulting in a subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB ATL98LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA092.md): Cessna 182 · Green Sea, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N7247E · Substantial damage > The inadvertent activation of the skydivers pilot chute, pulling him into the horizontal stabilizer/elevator, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. - [NTSB ATL98LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA090.md): Mbb Phoebus C · Perry, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N2157 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control during takeoff, leading to an in-flight collision with the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in a high performance glider. - [NTSB MIA98LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA191.md): Cessna 152 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1998 · N6363B · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in initiating a go-around, which resulted in an inflight collision with power lines. - [NTSB MIA98FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA187.md): Mooney M-20E · Pickens, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1998 · N2709W · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot not maintaining adequate clearance with objects (trees) during the emergency landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's impairment associated with the use of an antihistamine and the trees. - [NTSB MIA98LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA167.md): North American T-28B · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1998 · N944RJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, and his delay in the use of brakes. Contributing to the accident was a thunderstorm, a wet runway, the pilot's self-induced pressure, and his inadequate inflight planning/decision. - [NTSB MIA98LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA166.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Sumter, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1998 · N9884U · Substantial damage > The partial failure of the oil cooler bypass valve which resulted in the over-temperature and loss of oil pressure. - [NTSB MIA98LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA163.md): Nanchang CJ-6A · Pageland, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N158T · Substantial damage > Was the inadvertent stall of the airplane by the pilot-in-command while attempting to clear trees beneath the airplane during the descent for the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to separation of the No.9… - [NTSB MIA98LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA146.md): Cessna 172RG · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N9769B · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of full flaps while landing in a strong crosswind resulting in loss of directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB MIA98LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA140.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Beaufort, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1998 · N77DE · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA98FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA121.md): Rockwell GA-112TC · Allendale, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1998 · N111TC · Destroyed > the pilot inadvertently entered instrument meteorological conditions, failed to maintain control of the airplane, and the airplane subsequently impacted the ground. Factors in this accident were fog, low ceilings and a dark night. An additional factor was the… - [NTSB MIA98LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA116.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1998 · N2150A · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control after landing. - [NTSB MIA98LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA086.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Lake Murray, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1998 · N3020P · Substantial damage > A collision with an unknown submerged. - [NTSB MIA98LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA082.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Graniteville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1998 · N3965K · Substantial damage > failure of the number three exhaust valve, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Related factors were: the obstructions (earthen embankment and fence) in the emergency (forced) landing area. - [NTSB MIA98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA077.md): Cessna 152 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1998 · N25952 · Destroyed > the pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from an unsuitable area of roadway, following a forced landing after the engine had lost power, due to fuel exhaustion; and his failure to maintain clearance from obstructions, while attempting the takeoff. The… - [NTSB ATL98LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA040.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Laurens, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1998 · N2609K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation that resulted in initiating flight in marginal visual conditions, and resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MIA98LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA046.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1997 · N9514K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his poor in-flight decision making. - [NTSB ATL98FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA017.md): Mark Ewart Velocity Standard RG · Florence, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1997 · N907ME · Substantial damage > improper maintenance procedures used by the pilot/repairman, which resulted in the loosening and eventual failure of the propeller. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's self-imposed pressure to hurry to the destination, and trees in the forced… - [NTSB ATL98LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA012.md): Roebuck Rans S-10 Sakota · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1997 · N803DR · Substantial damage > the airplane builder's improper routing of vinyl/plastic cooling/vent line(s) for the engine oil system, and improper materials supplied by the manufacturer, which led to overheating of the line(s) in the engine compartment and an in-flight fire. - [NTSB ATL97LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA140.md): Cessna 172N · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1997 · N738SZ · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of the elevator control and delayed liftoff during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise, collision with the runway, and collapse of the nose gear as he aborted the takeoff. - [NTSB ATL97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA137.md): John W. Culp KR-2 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1997 · N9097E · Destroyed > The collision with the ground for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL97LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA132.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1997 · N9643K · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to properly plan his approach, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing. - [NTSB MIA97FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA248.md): Bell 47G · Saluda, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1997 · N70747 · Destroyed > in-flight collision with a tree, for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB MIA97LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA245.md): Louttit Celebrity · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1997 · N729BL · Substantial damage > the in-flight failure of the upper wing spar wood resulting in a forced landing in swampy terrain. - [NTSB ATL97FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA134.md): North American T-6-SNJ5 · Camden, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N1047C · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to take remedial action after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, leading to a spin. Factors were the pilot's use of unapproved medication, and the FAA's inadequate certification and standards for airman. - [NTSB ATL97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA124.md): Cessna 414A · Anderson, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N4668N · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged distance and speed on final approach to land and failed to attain a proper touchdown point during the landing, which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a fence. A related factor was the loss of engine power during… - [NTSB ATL97LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA117.md): Cessna 172P · Rockhill, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N66098 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to plan and have adequate fuel for the flight. - [NTSB MIA97LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA225.md): Cessna 150 · Columbia, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N3517J · Substantial damage > The improper rebuild/remanufacture of the fuel line (obstructed at both ends) that runs between the carburetor and sediment bowl by an unknown person. This resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, forced landing to non-suitable terrain, and… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=SC&page=12 ## 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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'SC' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=11&state=SC --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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