# 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 MIA99LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA037.md): Cessna 150F · New Brockton, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1998 · N3060X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations for the flight, resulting in a total power failure due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent forced landing in soft terrain. Contributing factors in this accident were inadequate pre-flight planning…
- [NTSB MIA99LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA036.md): Cessna 172C · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1998 · N1377Y · Substantial damage
  > an on ground collision with a horse.
- [NTSB CHI99LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA041.md): Piper PA-28-R200 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1998 · N2988R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare and did not maintain directional control during touchdown. A factor was the VASI lights.
- [NTSB CHI99LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA039.md): Cessna 172N · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1998 · N739LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA031.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Reno, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N7177W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's disregard of the information provided by the fuel gauges, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors in the accident included leaks in the fuel system, and the pilot's reliance on using timing alone to determine fuel consumption.
- [NTSB NYC99LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA027.md): Beech C35 · London, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N244L · No damage
  > The pilot's inadequate start procedure in which he fail to secure the aircraft from movement during an attempt to handprop the engine.
- [NTSB LAX99WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99WA026.md): Boeing 767-300ER · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 25, 1998 · GDIMB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX99LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA041.md): Boeing A75N1 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N59734 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing variable wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA040.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164C · Oroville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N6596K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt readjustment of the rudder pedal in-flight.
- [NTSB IAD99LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA021.md): Cessna 182E · Akron, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N3396Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in a takeoff with the fuel cap unsecured.
- [NTSB FTW99LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA036.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Greenville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N5087W · Minor damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a blocked muffler exhaust pipe/manifold as a result of a loose internal baffle. Factors were the improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA038.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hancock, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N5256T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot became disoriented while taxiing at an unfamiliar airport and his failure to reduce engine power when the airplane departed the paved surface. Factors associated with the accident were the dark night condition, the pilot did not follow the correct…
- [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 ATL99LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA023.md): Cessna 175 · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N565ML · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a gear train failure in the accessory gearbox for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW99LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA034.md): Stanton Staros SA 260 · Marion, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1998 · N540HC · Destroyed
  > The fuel leak for an undetermined reason which resulted in an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB FTW99FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA033.md): Cessna 172N · Bacliff, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1998 · N4908D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his inability to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wire. Contributing to the accident were the fog, low ceilings and his lack of instrument time.
- [NTSB CHI99LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA037.md): Beech BE-55 · Crystal, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1998 · N5638S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain the proper glidepath. A factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB CHI99LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA035.md): Cessna 150 · Alliance, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1998 · N22269 · Destroyed
  > Was the late flare and stall by the student pilot and improper remedial actions by the student pilot.
- [NTSB CHI99LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA033.md): Brantly Helicopter B2B · Salem, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1998 · N2291U · Substantial damage
  > The simulated emergency procedure by the pilot-in-command. Additional causes were the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot-in-command and the inadequate supervision by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector. A contributing…
- [NTSB LAX99LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA039.md): Varga 2150A · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1998 · N78114 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight of the aircraft to ensure that adequate fuel was available for the flight.
- [NTSB FTW99LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA035.md): Cessna 172P · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1998 · N54959 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control. A factor was the shifting and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN99LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA021.md): Champion 7GCAA · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1998 · N9632S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusty crosswind and terrain.
- [NTSB CHI99LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA034.md): Piper PA-12 · Carrol, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1998 · N92585 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inpection of the fuel tanks and filler neck caps before departure. Factors associated with this accident were the leaking right wing fuel tank filler cap and fuel exhaution.
- [NTSB CHI99LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA032.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Iowa Falls, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1998 · N2691T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation, and his not refueling the airplane. Factors were fuel exhaustion and the fence.
- [NTSB LAX99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA054.md): Williams Hurrican HP · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1998 · N323DW · Substantial damage
  > The seizure of the engine due to a cylinder/piston overheat condition for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX99LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA042.md): Martin Stoddard Hamilton II · Georgetown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1998 · N658PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB LAX99FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA038.md): Cessna T210L · Oakland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1998 · N9222T · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and his ostentatious display.
- [NTSB LAX99FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA036.md): Cessna 172P · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1998 · N99064 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of the solo student pilot in the other aircraft to acquire and maintain separation from this aircraft, which was departing the airport traffic pattern and had been issued as traffic by the local controller. Also causal was the failure of the pilot…
- [NTSB IAD99FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA020.md): Burgess RV-6 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1998 · N956DB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the geographic location and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC99FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA026.md): Cessna 414A · Mattapoisett, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1998 · N6820J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an undetermined failure of the airplane's attitude indicator. A factor in this accident was fog.
- [NTSB MIA99LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA035.md): Cessna 182C · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1998 · N8620T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a hard land and subsequent damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX99LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA037.md): Piper PA-30B · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1998 · N7933Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB FTW99LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA032.md): Piper PA32-300 · New Iberia, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1998 · N2881U · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to properly torque the connecting rod's bolt and nut during engine overhaul. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA036.md): Cessna 150M · Tower, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1998 · N66314 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the icy runway and the snowbank.
- [NTSB LAX99LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA035.md): Mooney M20F · Upland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1998 · N3500X · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to water contaminated fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane. A factor was the failure of the owner/pilot to properly maintain the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX99LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA034.md): Cessna 152 · Orinda, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1998 · N48201 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight, during which he neglected to note the contamination, and the dark night which made it difficult to select a landing spot.
- [NTSB IAD99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA019.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Melfa, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1998 · N1685H · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA031.md): Air Tractor AT-400A · Bunkie, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1998 · N23787 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA030.md): Rockwell S-2R · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1998 · N4938X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the water during the turnaround maneuver. A factor was the haze over the river.
- [NTSB FTW99LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA029.md): Cessna 414 · Monroe, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1998 · N30ML · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors were fog, low ceilings, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ATL99FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA021.md): Beech BE-55B · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1998 · N21MJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use the landing checklist that resulted in the wheels-up landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA027.md): Mooney M20J · San Angelo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1998 · N201QK · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the magneto failure resulting from oil contamination when the bearing plate retainer screw fractured due to improper manufacturing. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the dark night…
- [NTSB ATL99FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA020.md): Cessna 172N · Concord, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1998 · N92KK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision and his failure to maintain clearance during approach that resulted in collision with utility lines. Related factors were dark night, trees and low ceilings.
- [NTSB SEA99FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA015.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Ferndale, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1998 · CFJXG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt to reach his final destination after a partial loss of engine power, instead of making a precautionary landing at one of the airports he overflew along his route. Factors include an inadequate preflight, a fuel filter…
- [NTSB LAX99LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA033.md): Old Hen Crow G1 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1998 · N6349T · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in the aircraft entering a stall/mush flight condition that continued to impact. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB IAD99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA018.md): Cessna 172 · Essex, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1998 · N5806A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and dark night 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 MIA99FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA034.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1998 · N83396 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures when he descended below the published minimum descent altitude.
- [NTSB IAD99LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA016.md): Cessna 152 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1998 · N89101 · Substantial damage
  > the student's pilot's inadequate climb and his failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance. A related factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB FTW99LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA026.md): Bell 206B · Matagorda 713 · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1998 · N21466 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to his failure to untie ground straps. A factor was his inadequate preflight inspection.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1998&page=5

## 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=4&year=1998

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