# 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 CHI99FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA023.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Rock, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1998 · N5LN · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft and made an improper evaluation of the weather. Additional factors were flying a test flight at night with the icing conditions in the clouds.
- [NTSB MIA99LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA026.md): Saab-Scania 340A · Memphis, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1998 · N325PX · Minor damage
  > The ground crewmembers inadvertent walking into the path of a rotating propeller resulting in her being struck and fatally injured.
- [NTSB LAX99LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA024.md): Cessna T210L · Lodi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1998 · N29058 · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion due to a leaking engine driven fuel pump nose seal, which increased the engine fuel consumption rate above the published performance chart values.
- [NTSB LAX99LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA023.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Mammoth, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1998 · N50JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the autopilot was off prior to takeoff, and, his failure to maintain pitch control during the resultant pitch trim excursion during the takeoff ground roll.
- [NTSB IAD99GA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99GA013.md): Schweizer 269C · Baltimore, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 4, 1998 · N2100B · Destroyed
  > inadequate assembly instructions from the engine manufacturer which resulted in improper engine assembly, and subsequent power loss over unsuitable terrain, with insufficient altitude for a successful autorotation.
- [NTSB CHI99LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA022.md): Mooney M20J · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1998 · N1073K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the quartering tailwind and the ditch that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB ATL99FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA136.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Robbinsville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1998 · N2820T · Destroyed
  > "This case was changed from ATL05FA014." The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in an in-flight encounter with weather and controlled flight into terrain. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning…
- [NTSB NYC99LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA022.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Covington, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1998 · N919DL · Minor damage
  > The driver's failure to maintain control of the belt loader. A factor in the accident was the precipitation which may have contributed to the driver's foot slipping off the brake and onto the accelerator, as he approached the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX99LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA022.md): Bell 206L-3 · Pioche, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1998 · N946L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness, due to the installation of incorrect pitch links by the maintenance facility. A factor in the accident was the lack of an adequate quality assurance program in the maintenance facility.
- [NTSB IAD99LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA012.md): Pitcairn RAF 2000 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1998 · N52BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's fatigue and the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA019.md): Cessna 152 · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1998 · N46887 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI99LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA020.md): Becker Wag Aero Super Sport · Hamilton, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1998 · N285BB · Destroyed
  > the fatigue failure of the lower wing strut attachment bracket.
- [NTSB ANC99LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA011.md): Piper PA-12 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1998 · N5129Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA027.md): Cessna C-182Q · Piedmont, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1998 · N735JZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight under visual flight rules into deteriorating visibility, and his failure to maintain altitude clearance with the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX99LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA021.md): Cessna 185E · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1998 · N185Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly secure the seat which subsequently slid back on the takeoff roll and lead to the pilot's loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW99FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA018.md): Morrisey Rutan Long EZE · Alvin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1998 · N21EE · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI99LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA016.md): Cessna 310I · Janesville, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1998 · N8069M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in which he failed to remove the tow bar from the nose gear. Also causal was his misjudgment of distance and altitude from the runway which resulted in both his premature shutdown of the engines and an undershoot of…
- [NTSB MIA99WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99WA023.md): Douglas DC3C · Quetzaltenanang, Guatemala · Accident · 11 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 1, 1998 · N3FY · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA99LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA022.md): Ferguson Rans S-10 Sakota · Pisgah, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1998 · N383FF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low altitude maneuver resulting in the aircraft's uncontrollable descent until impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB DEN99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA017.md): Cessna 182A · Bedford, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1998 · N6352B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify a soft area on his newly constructed airstrip, which subsequently caused his airplane to nose over.
- [NTSB DCA99MA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99MA007.md): Boeing 737-200 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1998 · EICJW · Substantial damage
  > (1) the capping of the incorrect hydraulic line by mechanics, which led to the failure of hydraulic system A; (2) the mechanics' lack of experience working with the Boeing 737 hydraulic system; and (3) the maintenance controller's failure to ascertain more…
- [NTSB CHI99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA019.md): Cessna 310R · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1998 · N310PB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control and the ground loop. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's misjudging the winds conditions and…
- [NTSB CHI99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA018.md): Cessna 172 · Creve Coeur, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1998 · N6713H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed during landing. A related factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA017.md): Piper PA-22-20-150 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1998 · N5908D · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot not maintaining control of the airplane. A factor in this accident was the pilots lack of total experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA99WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99WA024.md): Aerospatiale Alouette 3 · Santa Cruz, Bolivia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 31, 1998 · P2345 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA99LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA025.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Hartselle, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1998 · N99924 · Substantial damage
  > Improper modification of the carburetor float by maintenance personnel resulting in the float sticking in the full needle valve open position and failure of the engine due to excessive fuel flow.
- [NTSB MIA99LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA021.md): Cessna 150F · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1998 · N6679F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA019.md): Cessna 182Q · Fresno, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1998 · N5352N · No damage
  > The pilot's decision to allow unescorted passengers to approach the aircraft with the engine running, and, the passenger's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller. A factor in the accident was the low ambient lighting conditions, which would have made…
- [NTSB CHI99LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA021.md): Jordan Acey Deucy P70 · Ava, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1998 · N597HJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's attempted operation of the airplane with known deficiencies, and his not obtaining control of the airplane in flight. A factor was asymmetrical ailerons.
- [NTSB CHI99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA014.md): Cessna 182 · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1998 · N2291G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain directional control. A factor was the uneven runway condition.
- [NTSB NYC99LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA020.md): Piper PA23-250 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1998 · N9190W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain the proper airspeed during the landing, and failure to perform a go-around. A factor in the accident was the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX99FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA020.md): Cessna 182Q · Nixon, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1998 · N95726 · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument rated pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted flight into adverse weather which resulted in inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB FTW99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA017.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Scott, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1998 · N9956U · Substantial damage
  > The disengagement of the crankshaft gear due to the maintenance personnel not installing the gear lockplate at the last engine overhaul, resulting in the loosening of the gear retaining bolt, and the subsequent fracture of the gear alignment dowel. A factor…
- [NTSB DEN99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA018.md): Piper PA28-181 · Tooele, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1998 · N3034B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributng factors were fog, low ceilings, high terrain, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic environment and his misinterpretation of terrain features on…
- [NTSB CHI99LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA013.md): C.B. Withun T-BIRD II · New Haven, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1998 · N72145 · Destroyed
  > the improper installation of the propeller by the owner/pilot- mechanic and the pilot not maintaining the airplane's airspeed while approaching the trees along the airplane's flight path. A factor in this accident was the stall encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA019.md): Cessna 152 · Douglasville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1998 · N25037 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the no. 1 cylinder exhaust valve guide due to erosion, which resulted in separation of the exhaust valve head, loss of engine power, and collision with a power pole during a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB DEN99FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA016.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Hayden, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1998 · N35533 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not following instrument procedures and subsequently descended to minimums prematurely. Factors were the mountainous terrain and the falling snow.
- [NTSB ATL99FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA011.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Roswell, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1998 · N8554C · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the number five connecting rod assembly as a result of fatigue cracks that were initiated in areas of galling. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA018.md): Cessna 152 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1998 · N48875 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the aircraft running off the left side of the runway and colliding with a parked aircraft. Factors in the accident were his distraction while raising wing flaps during…
- [NTSB MIA99LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA016.md): Piper PA-34 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1998 · N45SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain Vmc speed, which resulted in a loss of control, and his improper operation of the throttle given the known full rich operating condition of the left engine. A sand-contaminated fuel control was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA018.md): Beech C90 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1998 · N37PT · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's failure to maintain runway alignment during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB IAD99FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA008.md): Learjet 45 · Wallops Island, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1998 · N454LJ · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain/maintain alignment with the water pool, which resulted in the loss of control. Factors in the accident were the inadequate preflight planning of the flight test facility and the airplane manufacturer which resulted in…
- [NTSB SEA99LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA008.md): Cessna 172K · Dillon, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1998 · N736VR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were rough terrain and crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA018.md): Aero Commander AC-100 · Bridgeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1998 · N5546M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane at touchdown.
- [NTSB MIA99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA017.md): Reinhold Revolution Mini 500 · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1998 · N500GQ · Substantial damage
  > The seizure of the rear piston in the cylinder barrel resulting in total loss of engine power and an autorotation which resulted in main rotor contact with the tail boom while touching down on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX99LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA016.md): Cessna 208B · Lahaina, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1998 · N860FE · Substantial damage
  > Structural failure of the main landing gear strut due to metallurgical fatigue. The fatigue cracks originated at an internal structural flaw placed in the part during manufacture.
- [NTSB CHI99LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA015.md): Cessna 195 · Rugby, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1998 · N1003D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA009.md): Cessna 207A · Aniak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1998 · N73533 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC99LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA008.md): Cessna 207A · Noorvik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1998 · N9400M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were a dark night and low ceilings.
- [NTSB NYC99LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA021.md): Cessna 172M · Cumberland, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1998 · N61648 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land, instead of performing a go-around.

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## 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=6&year=1998

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