# 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 CHI98LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA328.md): Beech B35 · Iowa City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1998 · N5210C · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation due to improper fuel management by the pilot-in-command. Also, the aircraft procedures and directives which were not followed by the pilot-in-command is an additional cause. The rough and uneven terrain in addition to the low altitude of…
- [NTSB CHI98LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA327.md): Cessna 310B · Breezy Point, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1998 · N310X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare of the airplane, and his not maintaining control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL98RA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98RA119.md): Cessna 402C · Melville Hall, Dominica · Accident · 11 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 23, 1998 · N2748J
- [NTSB ANC98LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA129.md): Drake Kitfox III · Aniak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1998 · N3203N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, and an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were the pilot/owner's improper installation and pitch setting of the propeller assembly, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB IAD98LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA099.md): Mooney M-20C · Kent Island, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1998 · N6532U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper takeoff technique and his failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD98LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA098.md): Cessna 150L · Cumberland, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1998 · N7513G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA370.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1998 · N4760L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently inducing a porpoise oscillation, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the excessive landing airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW98LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA367.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Naturita, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1998 · N49525 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power resulting from heat induced deterioration of the gas generator turbine. Factors were a forced landing in hilly unsuitable terrain containing mature trees.
- [NTSB FTW98FA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA372.md): Cessna 175A · Erie, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1998 · N6874E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed (above stall speed) and the subsequent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the tailwind, high density altitude, and aircraft overweight conditions.
- [NTSB CHI98LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA329.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lapaz, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1998 · N3331R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in landing on unsuitable terrain (wet, grass). Factors associated with the accident were the wet grass and the fence.
- [NTSB ATL98LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA117.md): Air Tractor 401 · Holly Bluff, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1998 · N10103 · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the carburetor which resulted in improper fuel flow to the engine.
- [NTSB ANC98LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA130.md): Ayres S2R-1820 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1998 · N123GA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance.
- [NTSB MIA98LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA228.md): Air Tractor AT401 · Ruleville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1998 · N1013Z · Destroyed
  > A fire of undetermined origin.
- [NTSB LAX98LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA274.md): Robinson R22B · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1998 · N2335Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm while practicing autorotations and subsequent hard landing and roll over.
- [NTSB LAX98LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA273.md): Bell 206B · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1998 · N223HA · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the irrigation pipes which resulted in the entanglement of the skids and the subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB IAD98FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA097.md): Cessna 182N · Painesville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1998 · N9282G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering back toward the runway resulting in an inadvertent stall. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in his failure to secure the oil filler cap. A…
- [NTSB DCA98WA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98WA090.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 · San Blas, Panama · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 21, 1998 · HP123 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI98LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA326.md): Cessna 150B · Lamar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1998 · N1239Y · Substantial damage
  > inadequate lubrication of the torque plate holes and torque pins by the mechanic who performed the airplane's last annual inspection.
- [NTSB CHI98FA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA323.md): Bell 222 · Spencer, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1998 · N30SV · Destroyed
  > The below standard (loose) fit of the 'white' swashplate outer ring pin resulting in fatigue and subsequent separation of the pin, and ultimately the in-flight breakup of the rotorcraft. A factor was the manufacturer's dissemination of the pin which did not…
- [NTSB ANC98TA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98TA128.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1998 · N74996 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were a short runway area for takeoff, trees located at the end of the runway, and the pilot's excessive application of brakes.
- [NTSB FTW98LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA368.md): Massey Christen Eagle II · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1998 · N72BJ · Substantial damage
  > The inflight structural failure of the wing spars for the lower wings due to an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW98FA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA365.md): Cessna 150F · Wilton, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1998 · N7738F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's improper use of flaps during the takeoff climb and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI98LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA322.md): Fairchild 24R-46A · Scribner, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1998 · N28644 · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent ground loop caused by an unknown person who was in the process of stealing the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL98LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA118.md): Piper PA-30-39 · Greenville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1998 · N7298Y · Substantial damage
  > A loose wiring connection at the landing gear motor relay that prevented the electrical extension of the landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC98LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA170.md): Kite Kitfox IV 1200 · Granby, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1998 · N4038T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX98LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA270.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8F · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1998 · N1616Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the wind conditions, his inadequate compensation for the existing quartering tailwind condition, and, his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW98FA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA364.md): Beech 1900D · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1998 · N251GL · Substantial damage
  > Debonding of the propeller erosion shield due to an improper overhaul and repair by other maintenance personnel.
- [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 ANC98LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA127.md): Cessna 180 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1998 · N180WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were soft airstrip conditions, and trees.
- [NTSB ANC98LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA126.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1998 · N7099Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor associated with the accident was grass covered rocks.
- [NTSB ANC98LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA123.md): Piper PA-14 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1998 · N4214H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX98LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA272.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA-20-A1 · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1998 · N606F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure during a preflight inspection to detect the damaged propeller from the previous hard landing. The damaged propeller degraded the climb performance capability of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX98LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA271.md): Clark Barnett J4B2 · Marysville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1998 · N694 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate rigging of the rotor blades and rudder, which led to an inability to maintain control of the gryocopter. The pilot's inadequate landing flare in soft terrain, which resulted in a nose low touchdown and subsequent nose over, and, his…
- [NTSB FTW98LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA363.md): Aero Commander S2R · Beeville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1998 · N1731S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the ensuing inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW98IA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98IA361.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1998 · N66906 · Minor damage
  > A hydraulic failure due to a ruptured hydraulic line, preventing the extension of the nose and right main landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL98FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FAMS1.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Missing · Accident · 4 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 18, 1998 · N25626 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft is missing.
- [NTSB LAX98LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA276.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1998 · N291HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX98LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA269.md): Cessna 172N · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1998 · N5233D · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and in-flight monitoring of the aircraft's fuel consumption.
- [NTSB LAX98LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA268.md): Cessna 185 · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1998 · N8482D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX98FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA267.md): Cessna 177 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1998 · N177GS · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to accurately determine that an adequate quantity of fuel was aboard the aircraft for the intended flight, and the failure to monitor fuel quantity remaining while en route to ensure an adequate quantity of reserve fuel prior to…
- [NTSB IAD98WA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98WA101.md): Cessna 150J · Jamaica · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 17, 1998 · 6YJPM · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW98LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA371.md): Bell 47G · Monette, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1998 · N2795A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control. A factor was his lack of total flight experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB FTW98LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA362.md): Hughes 269C · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1998 · N1103R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI98LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA317.md): Beech C23 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1998 · N6756C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's not compensating for wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC98LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA169.md): Cessna 152 · Jackson Twnshp, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N89144 · Destroyed
  > The flight (check pilot) instructor's excessive pull-up maneuver and his inadvertent entry into a low altitude stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC98LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA168.md): Gulfstream American AA-1A · Erial, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N9364L · Destroyed
  > Catastrophic failure of the number 2 engine cylinder, emanating from a corrosion pit on the outside cylinder wall. A factor was the pilot's diminished forward visibility due to oil on the windshield.
- [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 LAX98LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA266.md): Piper PA-20 · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N1540A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the existing wind condition and maintain directional control on rollout.
- [NTSB IAD98FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA095.md): Cessna 152 · Blue Ash, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N93784 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inaccurate calculation of the fuel which resulted in exhaustion of fuel and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW98LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA373.md): Cessna 182L · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N42631 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were excessive airspeed and allowing the airplane to porpoise with subsequent loss of directional control.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1998&page=16

## 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=15&year=1998

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