# 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 NYC99LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA016.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Oneonta, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1998 · N55697 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC99FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA015.md): Cessna 172N · Linden, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1998 · N6214F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. A factor was sunglare.
- [NTSB MIA99LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA056.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1998 · N7357D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of right wheel brake to correct for a left drift during landing rollout resulting in a ground loop to the right and the left wing contacting the runway.
- [NTSB MIA99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA014.md): Cessna 152 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1998 · N5139B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff, resulting in the airplane's excursion off the runway and collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA99FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA012.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 · San Juan, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1998 · N143DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify that the parking brake was applied prior to engine start, and the resultant inadvertent movement of the aircraft and collision with the ground power cart once No. 2 was started.
- [NTSB LAX99LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA015.md): Beech 36 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1998 · N36EL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper management of his fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors in the accident were the inadequate annual inspection which resulted in fuel siphoning, and a high reading fuel gage.
- [NTSB NYC99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA017.md): Burkhart Grob G103-TWINA · Saratoga Spring, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1998 · N4446T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA015.md): Peters Strojnik S2A · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1998 · N70136 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft's uncontrolled climb after encountering a wind gust or thermal during landing flare without engine power resulting in the pilot having to force the aircraft onto the runway making a hard landing prior to the end of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA014.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1998 · N2164T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard for five weather briefings and his attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI99LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA012.md): Hiller UH-12C · Clinton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1998 · N9739C · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the 90 degree gearbox for reasons undetermined. Factors were the failure of the gearbox, and it not being possible for the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA009.md): Pitts S-1 · Mccall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1998 · N144JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the uneven taxiway, inadequate airport maintenance (temporary threshold marking) by the airport management, and a ditch alongside the taxiway.
- [NTSB SEA99LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA006.md): Cessna 172G · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1998 · N3765L · Substantial damage
  > Refueling was not preformed which subsequently led to fuel exhaustion. Factors include the student pilot's inadequate preflight planing/preparation.
- [NTSB SEA99GA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99GA007.md): Cessna 182P · Deming, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 23, 1998 · N1324M · Destroyed
  > Terrain clearance was not maintained for undetermined reasons. Mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA99LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA013.md): Cessna 172N · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1998 · N5918E · Destroyed
  > A fire from an undetermined origin.
- [NTSB FTW99FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA016.md): Kolb Twinstar TA-2 · Bryan, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1998 · N4281Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control as result of the partial separation of the elevator trim tab resulting in the inability to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the improper design and installation of the elevator trim tab.
- [NTSB SEA99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA005.md): Robinson R-22 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1998 · N474BC · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained. Inadequate remedial action is a factor.
- [NTSB CHI99LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA011.md): Cessna 182Q · Pound, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1998 · N759CT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the proper touchdown point and subsequently landed short of the runway. Factors associated with the accident were the haze, sunglare, the lack of visual perception, and the uphill terrain on which the airplane touched down.
- [NTSB CHI99LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA010.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1998 · N95196 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate airspeed by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors were the gusts and the trees.
- [NTSB ANC99WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99WA010.md): Piper J3C-65 · Watson Lake, Canada · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 1998 · N2033M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA014.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Mattituck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1998 · N31869 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's directional control during a go-around.
- [NTSB LAX99IA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99IA013.md): Boeing MD-11 · Honolulu, HI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1998 · N581FE · No damage
  > A jammed spoiler control pulley system caused by a shop rag left in an area of recent maintenance. Neither the maintenance organization nor the mechanic responsible could be determined.
- [NTSB DEN99LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA015.md): Mooney M20C · Englewood, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1998 · N6405U · Substantial damage
  > The undertorquing of the camshaft gear retaining bolts during engine overhaul by maintenance personnel. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA99LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA004.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1998 · N335PA · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. Inadequate remedial action was a factor.
- [NTSB IAD99LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA011.md): Ryan NAVION-A · East Moriches, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1998 · N4529K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB DEN99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA014.md): Beech B200 · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1998 · N50PM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft, resulting in fuel supply exhaustion.
- [NTSB DCA99WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99WA008.md): Boeing 727 · Point A Pitre, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 1998 · N886MA · No damage
- [NTSB DCA99WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99WA005.md): Bell 407 · Salta, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 1998 · UNK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA99LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA020.md): Beech BE-58 · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1998 · N31CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear was down resulting in a wheels up landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA014.md): Cessna 182Q · Farmerville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1998 · N4796N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors were the pilot's failure to verify the refueling of the airplane and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN99TA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99TA013.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Aztec, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 19, 1998 · N73080 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane. Factors were the unsecured oil dipstick, the loss of engine oil pressure necessitating a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain, and the collision with the tree.
- [NTSB DEN99FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA012.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Buffalo, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1998 · N8537N · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's initiated flight into adverse weather conditions and inadvertently flew into IMC weather conditions. Factors were the low ceiling weather conditions, the dark night light conditions, and a non operating VOR navigational aid.
- [NTSB LAX99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA017.md): Cessna 152 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1998 · N5550L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane's wing and a parked fuel truck.
- [NTSB FTW99LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA012.md): Cessna 421C · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1998 · N19MH · Destroyed
  > A downdraft, which exceeded the aircraft's climb performance. A factor was the thunderstorms in the vicinity of the airport.
- [NTSB FTW99LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA010.md): Mooney M20A · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1998 · N6534B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of the pilot's improper placement of the fuel tank selector switch. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA007.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Chitina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1998 · N94DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight which failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system. A factor was the unsuitable terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB SEA99LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA003.md): Beech 99 · Missoula, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1998 · N299GL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's delayed remedial action in response to the co-pilot's improper landing flare, and the co-pilot's application of excessive (full nose-up) trim during the landing flare as taught in the operator's initial aircrew training program. Factors…
- [NTSB LAX99LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA011.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Shelter Cove, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1998 · N6870F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed, failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and the delayed decision to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB FTW99LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA013.md): Beech 65-A90 · Russellville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1998 · N90GN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground due to the pilot's improper use of the flaps and the ensuing inadvertent descent. Factors were the dark night conditions, the pilot's diverted attention, and the foggy windshield.
- [NTSB CHI99LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA008.md): Beech 65-B80 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1998 · N138BA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and his diversion of attention during a critical phase of flight.
- [NTSB FTW99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA009.md): Cessna 172H · Conroe, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1998 · N2513L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees. Factors were the fogged front windshield and side windows.
- [NTSB ANC99LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA006.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A · English Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1998 · N6522T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, and failure to maintain adequate clearance from the parked airplane. Factors associated with this accident were the gusty crosswinds, and the congested takeoff area due to no parking…
- [NTSB NYC99LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA011.md): Zeidler Sonerai II · Kenton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1998 · N5DZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation and failure to obtain/maintain airspeed during the takeoff, which resulted in a stall and impact with the ground. Factors in this accident were the pilot's lack of total experience in tail-wheeled aircraft, and the nose high…
- [NTSB MIA99LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA011.md): Cessna A188B · Statesboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1998 · N4925Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a flight with an unairworthy condition (leaky brake) and improper use of brakes on landing rollout. This resulted in a loss of brake fluid, directional control, ground loop, and on ground collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC99LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA004.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1998 · N4955A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and loose gavel.
- [NTSB MIA99LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA010.md): Beech C-90 · Meridian, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1998 · N438SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the landing gear control handle during an attempted go-around, resulting in the retraction of the landing gear and subsequent on ground collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA009.md): Piper PA-32RT · Vidalia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1998 · N39525 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning by which he failed to obtain NOTAM information, and his failure to identify an hazardous/unsafe condition on the runway.
- [NTSB MIA99LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA008.md): Ryan ST3KR · Rossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1998 · N59514 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering in a recovery from a spin.
- [NTSB MIA99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA007.md): Ayres S2R · Frisco City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1998 · N3093B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on climb out resulting in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB IAD99LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA010.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Dunkirk, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1998 · N8619N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management that resulted in fuel starvation. Factors in the accident were the improperly timed magneto and an engine driven fuel pump leak.
- [NTSB NYC99WA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99WA243.md): Schweizer 269C · Reggio Calabria, Italy · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 13, 1998 · IBNDC · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1998&page=8

## 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=7&year=1998

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