# 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. Page 3 of 44 · 2,195 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL99LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA030.md): Michael L. Thibault RV-4 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1998 · N62632 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat that resulted in the total loss of engine power. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB LAX99LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA044.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Victorville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1998 · N8086P · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation caused by the pilot's failure to select a tank containing fuel. - [NTSB DCA99WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99WA020.md): A330 · Manilla, Philippines · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 5, 1998 · UNK - [NTSB DCA99WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99WA017.md): Beech Kingair 300 · Istanbul, Türkiye · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 5, 1998 · TC-DH · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI99FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA047.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Waterford, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1998 · N59902 · Destroyed > the pilot's descent below the decision height for the instrument approach. - [NTSB ATL99LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA029.md): Cessna 150B · Adjuntas, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1998 · N5957T · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the restricted movement of the intake and exhaust valves on number 3 cylinder. - [NTSB ATL99LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA028.md): Sid Champion Jurca MJ-5 · Madison, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1998 · N9772N · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB NYC99FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA033.md): Gulfstream American AA-1 · Brooklyn, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1998 · N6166L · Destroyed > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB LAX99TA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99TA043.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 4, 1998 · N82325 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions while taxiing from landing. - [NTSB LAX99LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA049.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Winterhaven, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1998 · N3084G · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm. A factor was his attempt to take off over gross weight. - [NTSB DEN99FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA024.md): Robinson R-22 Beta II · Deming, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1998 · N8340J · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the transmission wire. Factors were the transmission wire, and the glaring sunlight condition. - [NTSB CHI99LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA048.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1998 · N395AC · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice, the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning/preparation resulting in his flight into poor weather conditions, and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors contributing to this accident were the carburetor icing conditions, the… - [NTSB ANC99LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA015.md): Stinson 10A · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1998 · N36755 · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies, a failure of company maintenance personnel to replace an inoperative fuel gauge, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors in the accident were siphoning of fuel from the right wing fuel… - [NTSB NYC99FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA032.md): Eurocopter EC-135-P1 · Newark, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1998 · N44NY · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm and his improper in flight decision to enter autorotation due to his lack of knowledge of the power plant controls. Factors in the accident were the night conditions and the pilot's improper decision to fly… - [NTSB FTW99LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA043.md): Cessna 180 · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1998 · N1774C · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the pilot's improper landing flare. - [NTSB CHI99LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA046.md): Grumman G-164B · Naponee, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1998 · N6676Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to identify the wires prior to spraying the field and the low altitude at which the pilot was flying. A factor was the wires which the airplane contacted. - [NTSB CHI99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA045.md): Beech 58 · Ankeny, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1998 · N7278R · Substantial damage > the elevator control system jammed for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL99LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA027.md): Cessna 150 · Columbia, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1998 · N18022 · Substantial damage > The failure of the #2 exhaust valve that resulted in the total loss of engine power. A factor is the lack of suitable emergency landing terrain. - [NTSB ANC99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA014.md): Piper PA-31 · Point Lay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1998 · N3542H · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain a proper glidepath. Factors associated with this accident were the airport not having a VASI system installed, and the lack of visual perception for the pilot. - [NTSB MIA99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA040.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Star, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1998 · N4789V · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to use proper short-field landing procedure, resulting in an extended flare and touchdown by the nose wheel and right main wheel simultaneously, and the subsequent loss of directional control and collision with trees. - [NTSB FTW99LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA042.md): Holiman Pietenpol Aircamper · England, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1998 · N396S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline while maneuvering. - [NTSB FTW99FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA041.md): Cessna 501 · Umpire, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1998 · N501EZ · Destroyed > The pilot's in flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA99LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA041.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Fort Gains, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1998 · N6630Q · Substantial damage > a power loss due to internal damage to the second- and third- stage turbine rotor blades, due to thermal heat, rendering the engine incapable of producing full power, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the terrain. - [NTSB MIA99LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA039.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72-212 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1998 · N414WF · No damage > an abrupt maneuver in response to a traffic avoidance system alert, resulting in a flight attendant falling and breaking a leg. - [NTSB MIA99FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA038.md): Boeing 747-259B · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1998 · N621FF · Substantial damage > a fire that started under the fuel truck's cab from an undetermined fuel leak, resulting in fire damage to the airplane. - [NTSB FTW99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA040.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1998 · N4755B · Substantial damage > The student pilot's loss of directional control due to improper use of the rudder. A factor was the hilly terrain beyond the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB CHI99LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA044.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1998 · N36700 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inattention to fuel management in that he failed to switch fuel tanks in a timely manner which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred. - [NTSB SEA99LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA016.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-900 · Idaho City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1998 · N977LF · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's not obtaining/maintaining clearance with the unmarked transmission lines. Contributing factors were environmental (dusk) conditions, the transmission lines, and both the pilot-in-command and the ground personnel not identifying the… - [NTSB NYC99LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA029.md): Boeing 747-400 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1998 · HL*** · Substantial damage > The first officer misjudged the clearance between the right wing and the crane. Factors included the subcontractor's unauthorized placement of the crane in the taxiway safety area and insufficient oversight of the subcontractor's operations. - [NTSB DEN99LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA022.md): Ryan Navion A · Carrizozo, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1998 · N2PE · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA045.md): Quicksilver MXL-2 · Humacao, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1998 · N6153E · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of a synthetic oil that is not recommended by the engine manufacturer when premixing his two cycle gasoline/oil fuel mixture, resulting is a total loss of engine power due to decreased lubricating properties, and the subsequent forced landing… - [NTSB IAD99FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA023.md): Armbruster MINI-500 · Midland, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1998 · N500GH · Destroyed > the improper repair of the engine following a previous engine seizure which resulted in the loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB DCA99IA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99IA023.md): Boeing 757 · Washington, DC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1998 · UNK · No damage > Undetermined. - [NTSB CHI99FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA042.md): Cessna 172F · Coleman, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1998 · N72RE · Destroyed > pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees and his intentional flight into IMC conditions. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's lack of instrument certification, his becoming lost in the poor weather, his inadequate preparation for… - [NTSB ATL99LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA026.md): Beech 65-A90 · La Tortue, Haiti · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1998 · N171TE · Destroyed > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor was the terrain ( water). - [NTSB NYC99LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA030.md): King Kitfox IV · Gasport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1998 · N9724F · Substantial damage > A collision with a deer while landing. - [NTSB LAX99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA045.md): Maule M-5-235C · Inyokern, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1998 · N5636M · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while landing. - [NTSB IAD99LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA022.md): Pitts S-2B · Easton, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1998 · N340PS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both the pilot-in-command (CFI) and dual student of the other aircraft (Pitts) to maintain adequate visual lookout. - [NTSB FTW99LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA039.md): Cessna 150H · Braithwaite, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1998 · N567G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the terrain induced turbulence and the insufficient altitude for recovery. - [NTSB FTW99FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA038.md): Blanton RAF 2000 · The Colony, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1998 · N14GR · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during cruise flight. A factor was the gusty wind condition. - [NTSB DCA99WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99WA014.md): Boeing 747-400 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 28, 1998 · VHOJD · Minor damage - [NTSB ATL99LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA024.md): Beech 33-F33A · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1998 · N69FL · Substantial damage > The Pilot's failure to maintain flying airspeed that resulted in a loss of control and an inadvertent stall. Factors were several electrical system component malfunction. - [NTSB SEA99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA017.md): Champion 7ECA · Jardine, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1998 · N8306V · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance with trees and terrain. Contributing factors were unfavorable winds, mountainous terrain and trees. - [NTSB FTW99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA045.md): Lockheed L-1329 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1998 · N787WB · Substantial damage > The steering actuator fatigue failure resulting from inadequate procedure documentation for the manufacturing process. - [NTSB FTW99LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA037.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1998 · N5025C · Substantial damage > The separation of the left main landing gear bolt. - [NTSB DCA99WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99WA013.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Singapore · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 27, 1998 · UNK · Minor damage - [NTSB DCA99WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99WA011.md): Airbus Industrie A300-600 · Jakarta, Indonesia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 27, 1998 · No damage - [NTSB CHI99LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA043.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East St. Louis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1998 · N10347 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB CHI99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA040.md): Cessna 172P · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1998 · N52502 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The visual lookout not obtained/maintained by the pilot of the other aircraft. Contributing factors were the unicom frequency not selected and the traffic advisory not issued by the pilot of the other aircraft. An additional factor was the aircraft moving on… - [NTSB NYC99WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99WA028.md): Cessna 208B · Hamilton, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 26, 1998 · N27MG · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1998&page=4 ## 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=3&year=1998 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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