# 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 5 of 44 · 2,195 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA018.md): Cessna 182Q · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1998 · N759LH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing. - [NTSB NYC99LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA025.md): Horner-Ryan Wichawk · Pine Island, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1998 · N30HR · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control while maneuvering. - [NTSB LAX99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA031.md): Cessna 172N · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1998 · N733AM · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. - [NTSB DCA99WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99WA010.md): Boeing 707-355C · Oostend, Belgium · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 1998 · 5NVRG · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI99LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA030.md): Cessna 172C · Falls City, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1998 · N1806Y · Substantial damage > the flight instructor (on the ground)'s conducting inadequate initial training of the student pilot. Factors were the student pilot's misjudging the flare and his lack of total experience in the type of operation. - [NTSB CHI99FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA029.md): Cessna 182F · Wichita, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1998 · N3240U · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and contaminated fuel supply. - [NTSB ATL99FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA016.md): Cessna 152 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1998 · N48882 · Substantial damage > An interior cabin fire of undetermined origin. A factor was the power lines impacted during the emergency descent. - [NTSB LAX99LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA030.md): Cessna 172N · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1998 · N2401E · Substantial damage > The failure of the flight instructor to provide adequate supervision of the student pilot during a simulated emergency landing. - [NTSB CHI99LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA028.md): Cessna 172I · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1998 · N35302 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of experience and the road which the airplane contacted. - [NTSB CHI99LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA027.md): Cessna 152 · Monticello, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1998 · N5213B · Destroyed > low altitude stall and an ostentatious display by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the performance of a low altitude maneuver and an abrupt pullup by the pilot. - [NTSB MIA99LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA033.md): Cessna 152 · Coral Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1998 · N65611 · Substantial damage > The delay by the pilot to obtain proper assistance after becoming lost/disoriented resulting in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB MIA99LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA032.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1998 · N48013 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a connecting rod failure for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX99LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA029.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1998 · N991PK · Substantial damage > The crankshaft gear attach bolt loosening and backing out of its crankshaft bore, which led to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear dowel pin due to excessive working of the gear. The sequence of failures was the result of the engine overhaul shop's… - [NTSB LAX99FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA027.md): Cessna 150L · Yerington, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1998 · N19281 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > the failure of the pilot to see and avoid the aircraft ahead, which was already established in the traffic pattern. The failure of both pilots announce their intentions on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB IAD99LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA015.md): Bell 206-B · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1998 · N32KY · Substantial damage > A loose 'B' nut on the aircraft's PC Air line which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's abrupt application of aft cyclic to prevent a nose over. Contributing factors were soft terrain and dark night conditions. - [NTSB SEA99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA014.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1998 · N801DE · Substantial damage > The flight crew's entry of an incorrect weight figure in the Flight Management System (FMS) computer, resulting in the approach being flown at an improper (low) Vref speed and an excessively nose-high attitude through the landing flare. - [NTSB MIA99WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99WA029.md): Boeing 777-222B · Concepcion, Bolivia · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 11, 1998 · N784UA · No damage - [NTSB DEN99LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA020.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1998 · N8236Z · Destroyed > The shorting of the aluminum battery wire and the subsequent failure of the fuel line. Factors were the weak/deteriorated battery, the insufficient information in the airplane's POH about charging an airplane's battery, and the fire in the crew compartment. - [NTSB DCA99WA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99WA022.md): Saab-Scania 340 · Melbourne, Australia · Incident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 11, 1998 · UNK · No damage - [NTSB ATL99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA017.md): Grumman-Schweizer G164B · Cuthbert, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1998 · N6656Q · Destroyed > The fatigue failure of the accessory gear shaft which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A factors was the fuel system filter restriction. - [NTSB ANC99LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA013.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1998 · N3391Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was weather conducive to carburetor icing. - [NTSB ANC99FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA012.md): Boeing 747-400 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1998 · HL741 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The excessive taxi speed by the pilot of the other aircraft. A factor associated with the accident was the other pilot's inadequate maneuver to avoid the parked airplane. - [NTSB SEA99FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA013.md): Hiller UH-12E · Marshall, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1998 · N752GB · Destroyed > The loss of the bolt that connects the lateral cyclic linkage push rod to the lower end of the upper firewall-mounted lateral cyclic linkage bellcrank, resulting in an uncontrolled descent into the terrain. - [NTSB LAX99LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA032.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1998 · N8258S · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during landing flare. - [NTSB FTW99LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA023.md): Beech 35-C33 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1998 · N24TH · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to detonation for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW99IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99IA024.md): Piper PA-23-235 · Mineral Wells, TX · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1998 · N4927P · No damage > The pilot-in-command's incapacitation due to cardiovascular disease. - [NTSB IAD99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA014.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1998 · N4808S · Substantial damage > An inadvertent collision with a deer on the runway. A contributing factor was night conditions. - [NTSB CHI99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA031.md): Cessna 337C · New Hudson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1998 · N2655S · Substantial damage > the instructor pilot's not maintaining control of the airplane. A factor was the landing gear doors extended. - [NTSB ATL99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA014.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1998 · N8770S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB ATL99IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99IA015.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1998 · N811DE · Minor damage > Failure of the Company's maintenance personnel to follow the aircraft's maintenance manual which resulted in a cargo bin fire. Contributing to the severity of the incident was the failure of the mechanic to safety the circuit breaker, and the cut/severed… - [NTSB SEA99LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA012.md): Stinson 108-2 · Rainier, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1998 · N9755K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects in the approach path. Factors include the marked wires near the end of the runway. - [NTSB FTW99FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA022.md): Challenger II · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1998 · UNREG · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in type of vehicle. - [NTSB FTW99FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA021.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1998 · N4726R · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night light conditions prevailing for the ensuing forced landing and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model… - [NTSB FTW99FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA020.md): Beech B19 · Hobart, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1998 · N9740L · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors were the low ceiling, fog, dark night conditions, and the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to the flight. - [NTSB DEN99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA019.md): Cessna 172M · Belen, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1998 · N8883V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, resulting in fuel supply exhaustion. - [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 SEA99LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Auburn, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1998 · N6312P · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice formation. Factors included insufficient altitude/time available for remedial action, a tail wind during the forced landing attempt, and a fence at the end of the runway. - [NTSB MIA99LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA030.md): Cessna 172N · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1998 · N1901S · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command to note that the flaps did not retract while the pilot-rated student performed a touch-and-go landing on a 6,001 foot-long runway. Factors in the accident were the total failure of the flap system for undetermined reasons… - [NTSB MIA99FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA031.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1998 · N44240 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ATL99LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA012.md): AeroSport WS-15-2 · Parkton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1998 · N88760 · Substantial damage > The collapse of the carburetor heat box hose which starved the carburetor of air resulting in a partial loss of power, forced landing and nose over. Factors were the weeds and stocky stubble in the forced landing zone. - [NTSB SEA99TA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99TA010.md): Cessna TR182 · Desert Aire, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 6, 1998 · N756YE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and/or clearance over a power line crossing the river, resulting in collision with a static wire at the top of the crossing structure. Factors included the static wire, and inadequate marking of the static… - [NTSB NYC99IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99IA024.md): Boeing 737-3TO · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1998 · N12318 · Minor damage > A loss of torque on the apex nut of the shimmy damper for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a failure of the shimmy damper, and the subsequent failure of the lower torsion link of the right main landing gear. - [NTSB LAX99FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA028.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Bishop, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1998 · N2737R · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot-in-command, after encountering a downdraft, to maneuver and maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Physical impairment due to hypoxia was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB CHI99LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA026.md): Tomschin Mini 500 · Clinton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1998 · N316AZ · Substantial damage > the non-pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. Factors contributing to this accident were the non-pilot's lack of total experience and the power lines. - [NTSB CHI99LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA024.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Liberty, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1998 · N42342 · Substantial damage > The excessive rotation by the pilot-in-command. The climb not obtained by the pilot-in-command, the fence and the trees were contributing factors. - [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 LAX99LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA025.md): de Havilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1998 · N838KC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot in the Tiger Moth to see and avoid traffic. A contributing factor was the delayed reaction of the student pilot in the Cessna to initiate a turnoff of the taxiway once it became apparent that the other airplane did not see him. - [NTSB IAD99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA017.md): Luscombe LL-8-C · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1998 · N2619K · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control resulting in a ground-loop. - [NTSB DCA99WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99WA009.md): Beech 1900C · Luxeuil, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 5, 1998 · FGHSI · Minor damage - [NTSB CHI99LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA025.md): Cessna 150M · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1998 · N704LV · Substantial damage > the student pilot's inadequate flare and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were, the student's lack of total experience and the dirt bank which was contacted. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1998&page=6 ## 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=5&year=1998 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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