# 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 CHI98LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA360.md): Cessna P210N · Amery, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1998 · N5245A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft from frictional heating for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC98LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA156.md): Cessna 180 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1998 · N2204C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the brakes during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB SEA98LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA185.md): Duncan DX4 · Priest River, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1998 · N4DX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. Factors include allowing his attention to be diverted by what he perceived to be a lateral control problem.
- [NTSB NYC98LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA191.md): Boeing PT-17 Stearman · So. Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1998 · N58095 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB LAX98LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA303.md): Bellanca 14-13-2 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1998 · N74457 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during taxiing operations. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention while taxiing.
- [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 ANC98LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA155.md): Piper PA-12 · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1998 · N7689H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area and his intentional ground loop maneuver. A factor associated with the accident was trees.
- [NTSB LAX98LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA302.md): Bognuda Livio IV Lancair · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1998 · N805L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate visual surveillance of the taxiway in front of his aircraft to avoid the collision.
- [NTSB LAX98LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA301.md): Cessna 172F · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1998 · N8761U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging the flare point and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, which resulted in a stall/mush and hard landing. A contributing factor was the dark night 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 CHI98LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA359.md): Cessna 152 · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1998 · N94286 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the touch and go takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA98LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA184.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Flying M Ranch, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N95318 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs), and the resultant stall/mush of the aircraft into the terrain. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around into rising terrain, landing with a tailwind, and trees…
- [NTSB NYC98LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA195.md): Cessna 172D · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N2482U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection of the airplane before his first solo flight, and inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA98WA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA251.md): Boeing 757-223 · La Paz, Bolivia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 20, 1998 · N650AA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA98LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA249.md): Cessna 152 · Burlington, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N48195 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the airplane was slow to accelerate during the takeoff roll, and his not obtaining/maintaining clearance with the wire during the forced landing. Contributing factors were carburetor icing…
- [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 LAX98LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA300.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dayton, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N5817U · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for unknown reasons. Factors were conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the use of automotive fuel.
- [NTSB LAX98LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA299.md): Cessna 185E · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N1613M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the wheel assembly retention nuts and subsequent wheel separation.
- [NTSB FTW98LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA403.md): Cessna 150M · Yukon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N6107K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and her improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA402.md): Fairchild M-62A-3 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N1132N · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall due to the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA98WA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98WA088.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Shannon, Ireland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 20, 1998 · N14063 · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI98LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA357.md): Cessna 182K · Baldwin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N2689Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his failure to stop on the wet, grassy runway. A related factor was the wet grass.
- [NTSB CHI98LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA352.md): Fieseler Flugzeugbau F-156C-1 · Irish Hills, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N447FC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot selected to operate the airplane with a known deficiency. A factor in this accident was the vapor lock experienced by the engine's carburetor.
- [NTSB SEA98LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA183.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Whidbey Airpark, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N33321 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged her altitude and airspeed. Factors include a wet runway surface and high vegetation off the end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC98LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA190.md): Cessna 172 · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N1729V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of a single engine experience/certification. Also a factor was the flying club's inadequate oversight of pilot qualifications.
- [NTSB LAX98LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA315.md): Cessna 150L · Oroville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N19063 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper clearance and subsequently striking a hangar door while taxiing to parking.
- [NTSB LAX98LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA298.md): Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N44529 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to follow the proper procedures for the aircraft and to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX98FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA297.md): Beech 35-B33 · San Jose, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N486W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of aircraft control and entry into a spiral dive for undetermined reasons. The dark night lighting conditions and the pilot's probable low recent flight experience were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB IAD98LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA109.md): Russell Rebel · Cadiz, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N61538 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds.
- [NTSB FTW98LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA405.md): Bell UH-1L · Price, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N5107J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Factors were the high density altitude flight conditions, the unfavorable wind condition, and the none suitable terrain for an autorotation.
- [NTSB FTW98FA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA392.md): Piper PA-20-180 · Thornton, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N6028D · Destroyed
  > The separation of a propeller blade due to corrosion initiated fatigue, followed by the separation of several of the engine's mounts, and the subsequent inability of the pilot to control the aircraft. A contributing factor was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI98FA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA353.md): Barklage Revolution Mini 500 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N611AB · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to cold seizure of the power-takeoff cylinder. A factor contributing to the accident was the power lines.
- [NTSB ANC98LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA157.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N700NL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions, and his attempted flight into adverse weather. Factors associated with the accident are high and gusty winds.
- [NTSB ANC98LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA154.md): Cessna 182D · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N8874X · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to maintain the proper glidepath to the landing touch down spot.
- [NTSB SEA98LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA182.md): Cora Allegro · Cresent Lake, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1998 · OKDUU · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees located off the departure end of the runway. Factors include strong, variable, gusty winds, terrain-induced turbulence, a high density altitude, and trees off the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA98LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA248.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1998 · N39776 · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to execute the emergency gear extension procedure.
- [NTSB FTW98LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA407.md): Snow S2C · Bovina, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1998 · N9492R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW98LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA404.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Duck Creek, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1998 · N8252S · Substantial damage
  > Loose intake valve rocker arm studs that allowed a loss of compression and a loss of oil. A factor was unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing and poles next to a cattle guard.
- [NTSB CHI98LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA358.md): Cessna 182K · Eldon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1998 · N3054Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's not correcting for a porpoise condition during landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI98LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA351.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1998 · N233RM · No damage
  > the wake turbulence encountered by Flight 146.
- [NTSB ATL98GA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98GA127.md): Government Aircraft Fact N22S · Caribbean Sea · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 18, 1998 · N6305U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command of the other aircraft (N6305U) to maintain physical clearance from N6302W. Contributing factors were the inadequate visual lookout of all four pilots involved.
- [NTSB ANC98LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA153.md): Cessna 180 · Chalkitsik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1998 · N9407C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe/hazardous condition. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain conditions.
- [NTSB SEA98LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA194.md): Cessna 182B · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1998 · N7179E · Substantial damage
  > An animal (cow elk) that had wandered onto the airport.
- [NTSB SEA98LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA181.md): Kelly Kolb Mark III · Cashmere, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1998 · N62691 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation caused by the partial blockage of the fuel pump chambers as a result of the misalignment of the fuel pump front cover by the pilot/builder. Factors include trees in the area in which the pilot attempted the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC98LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA188.md): Cessna 152 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1998 · N307DW · Substantial damage
  > Was the flight instructors lack of supervision over the student pilot's preflight inspection of the airplane, and which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the night conditions and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX98WA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98WA316.md): Cessna 206 · Arusha, Tanzania · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 17, 1998 · N36MS · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX98LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA314.md): Mooney M20C · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1998 · N9438V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX98LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA295.md): Hughes Cassutt 111M2 · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1998 · N94HA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering in gusty wind conditions, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin at low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW98RA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98RA401.md): Boeing 737-524 · Guadalajara, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 17, 1998 · N20643
- [NTSB FTW98LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA400.md): Bell 47-G-2 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1998 · N1575 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance with terrain and the ensuing loss of control.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1998&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 year(c."eventDate") = 1998
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=11&year=1998

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