# NTSB investigations, 1998, AR

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB FTW99LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA052.md): Cessna 182 · Umpire, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1998 · N1933N · Substantial damage
  > Catastrophic engine failure due to failures of the #5 piston, #5 connecting rod, and the camshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99TA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99TA046.md): Bell OH-58A · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 7, 1998 · N900PD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night light condition.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 FTW99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA007.md): Painton Loehle Aviation 5151 · Osceola, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N81029 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to incapacitation as a result of hypertensive arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
- [NTSB FTW98FA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA365.md): Cessna 150F · Wilton, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1998 · N7738F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's improper use of flaps during the takeoff climb and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW98LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA371.md): Bell 47G · Monette, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1998 · N2795A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control. A factor was his lack of total flight experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB FTW98FA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA358.md): Cessna 172N · Cord, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N6323G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's performance of low altitude flight and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB FTW98LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA313.md): Shoemaker S-12 Aeraile · Marion, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N82584 · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB FTW98LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA275.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Hazen, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1998 · N3632S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA272.md): Ayres S2R-R1340 · Humphrey, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N4020G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's visual lookout was inadequate for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA266.md): Cessna A188B · Mcgehee, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1998 · N4911R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA259.md): Ayres S2R · Watson, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1998 · N4007Y · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the disconnection of the propeller governor control as a result of the stripped threads on the propeller governor control push-pull rod. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA253.md): Hiller UH-12E · Delaplaine, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1998 · N4028T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to comply with and airworthiness directive, which resulted in failure of the planetary gear due to lack of lubrication. A contributing factors was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA252.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Coy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N943QC · Substantial damage
  > failure of the left main tire, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW98FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA239.md): Bell 206L-3 · Springdale, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N27AE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly assemble the engine's accessory gearbox, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to partial blockage of the main oil passage by an o-ring. The blockage reduced oil flow to the turbine shafting, which…
- [NTSB FTW98LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA233.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sheridan, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1998 · N3504E · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent engine start due to the pilot's failure to ensure that the magneto switch was in the OFF position when he was attempting to clear the flooded engine. A factor was the pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in flooding the engine.
- [NTSB FTW98LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA228.md): Aeronca 65-C · Ozark, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N23548 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW98LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA225.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Parkin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N502JF · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from trees at the departure end of the airstrip. Related factors were: high density altitude and trees at the departure end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW98LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA227.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N3711P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A factor was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB FTW98LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA218.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N6656K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper activation of the parking brake.
- [NTSB FTW98LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA217.md): Ayres SR2-T34 · Dewitt, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1998 · N393KW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from a fixed obstacle [utility pole] while maneuvering. A factor was pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW98LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA205.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Forrest City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N91660 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors were the sunglare and the pilot's restriction to visibility due to chemicals on the windshield.
- [NTSB FTW98LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA206.md): Grumman G-164B · Lewisville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1998 · N48484 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA186.md): Foster/Hilsman Q2 · Siloam Springs, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1998 · N996DT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing. Factors were the failure of the #4 cylinder head which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and the co-owners/builders' failure to perform a condition inspection of the…
- [NTSB CHI98LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA125.md): Beech B35 · Bentonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1998 · N5246C · Substantial damage
  > the damage to the empennage was due to flutter.
- [NTSB FTW98LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA181.md): Waxenfelter Thorp T-18 · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1998 · N18WX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW98LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA179.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec PZL-M-18 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1998 · N7046Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the lost of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA175.md): North American Harvard 2 · Weiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1998 · N92871 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires.
- [NTSB FTW98FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA165.md): Velocity 173 RG Elite · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1998 · N173VE · Destroyed
  > Inadequate fusion between the valve stem and head due to inadequate quality control during construction of the exhaust valve for the number three cylinder. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing
- [NTSB FTW98LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA164.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Tuckerman, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1998 · N6720K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the wet and soft runway conditions.
- [NTSB FTW98FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA151.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Mcgehee, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1998 · N10035 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in the loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the fog and low ceiling, and the inadequate flight instruments available to the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW98LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA147.md): Cessna 150L · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1998 · N21915 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and her improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA140.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Lake Village, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1998 · N60762 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA135.md): Cessna 150G · Lonoke, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1998 · N3729J · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was: the soft/wet area on the turf runway.
- [NTSB FTW98LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA107.md): Sutton Tierra II · Woodson, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1998 · N131WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA101.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Wooster, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1998 · N99302 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during an aborted landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's delayed decision to abort the long landing.
- [NTSB FTW98FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA100.md): Air Tractor 502B · Eudora, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1998 · N6093U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting an aerobatic manuever
- [NTSB FTW98LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA087.md): Starduster SA-100 · Roland, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1998 · N87SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with soft, wet grass during landing.

## 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
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=AR&year=1998

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