# NTSB investigations, 1998, AZ

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX99FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA052.md): Parkman VARI-EZE · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1998 · N81EZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate flying airspeed during the aircraft's maiden flight, which resulted in a stall/mush condition. Also causal was the pilot/builder's decision to modify the engine and the fuel system control microchip,…
- [NTSB LAX99LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA046.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1998 · N9320N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the instructor pilot to maintain directional control and properly supervise the landing. A contributing factor was the unavailability of brakes on the instructor's side (the right side) of the airplane.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA009.md): Cessna 182P · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1998 · N1938M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during a go-around.
- [NTSB LAX98LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA313.md): Grumman HU-16C · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N7025J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's selection of the wrong runway for the prevailing wind conditions, and the second pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds. Factors in the accident were the second pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft and the…
- [NTSB LAX98LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA304.md): Boeing 369E · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1998 · N685F · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing caused by the pilot's improper flare during a simulated autorotatative landing. A factor in the accident was the soft wet sod landing area.
- [NTSB LAX98LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA299.md): Cessna 185E · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N1613M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the wheel assembly retention nuts and subsequent wheel separation.
- [NTSB LAX98LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA298.md): Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N44529 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to follow the proper procedures for the aircraft and to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX98LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA291.md): Cessna T210R · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1998 · N6153U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed response in recovering from a bounced landing combined with his delayed decision to abort the landing. The pilot's inadequate compensation for tailwind conditions and inadvertently raising the flaps to 10 degrees were factors in this…
- [NTSB LAX98LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA289.md): Glasflugel H 301 B Libelle · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1998 · N2200 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly connect the aileron controls during reassembly of the glider, and, his inadequate preflight inspection of the glider.
- [NTSB LAX98LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA281.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1998 · N55038 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management and his failure to select a tank containing fuel prior to the loss of power.
- [NTSB LAX98LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA270.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8F · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1998 · N1616Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the wind conditions, his inadequate compensation for the existing quartering tailwind condition, and, his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX98LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA269.md): Cessna 172N · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1998 · N5233D · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and in-flight monitoring of the aircraft's fuel consumption.
- [NTSB LAX98LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA263.md): Cessna 182 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1998 · N6491A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to verify throttle position and/or obtain qualified assistance while hand propping the aircraft engine.
- [NTSB LAX98LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA239.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N2148Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX98LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA237.md): De Malignon Varieze · Globe, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N77AX · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to properly plan his flight with regard to his estimated flight time, planned descent(s), and the amount of usable fuel available and required in the fuselage tank. The pilot/builder's deviation from the aircraft…
- [NTSB LAX98LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA227.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1998 · N5050C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a visual clearance with the trees.
- [NTSB LAX98LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA217.md): Aeronca Chief 65-CA · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1998 · N34482 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX98LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA215.md): Zimmerman Kitfox 4-1200 · Fountain Hills, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1998 · N75MZ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll in a crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX98LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA214.md): Cessna 172 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1998 · N7188A · Substantial damage
  > Oil system contamination with an unidentified metal substance that traveled through the oil system and blocked the number 4 main bearing and number 6 connecting rod bearing oil ports, resulting in oil starvation and failure of the engine. The source of the…
- [NTSB LAX98LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA207.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Skull Valley, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N45053 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX98LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA226.md): Cessna 172RG · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1998 · N519PU · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the certified flight instructor to maintain directional control while landing with a sudden windshift.
- [NTSB LAX98LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA195.md): Blackmore RV-4 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1998 · N813R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempt to perform aerobatics with insufficient terrain clearance altitude available to complete the maneuver. A factor was high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX98LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA190.md): Fones Z-MAX 1300 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1998 · N140FF · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing approach, and his poor in-flight planning in making an off-airport landing at an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB LAX98LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA192.md): Arner Challenger II S · Pleasant Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1998 · N2NX · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a loose spark plug wire cap caused by a broken spark plug retainer spring.
- [NTSB LAX98LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA254.md): Girgen Kitfox II · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · N62KF · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure due to a broken rotary valve for unknown reasons. Contributing factors to the accident was an inadequate inspection by the owner of a previously damaged engine during maintenance overhaul prior to installation in the airframe.
- [NTSB LAX98LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA174.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1998 · N4101E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor was the gusty wind.
- [NTSB LAX98LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA165.md): Waco YMF · Sedona, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1998 · N43064 · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot to secure the ignition system and magnetos in the off position before asking the ground crewman to rotate the propeller.
- [NTSB LAX98LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA155.md): Beech A23-24 · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1998 · N6092N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around after encountering a gust of wind.
- [NTSB LAX98LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA181.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1998 · N7447H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a weld in the engine's throttle control support assembly due to inadequate maintenance which was the ultimate responsibility of the owner-pilot. Contributing factors were the presence of rough terrain, the lack of a suitable forced landing site,…
- [NTSB LAX98LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA147.md): Schweizer SGS-1-35 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1998 · N34187 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX98LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA139.md): Bell 206B · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1998 · N8533F · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction and erratic speed control of the engine's governor, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX98LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA135.md): Cessna 172M · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1998 · N73405 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX98LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA132.md): Bellanca BL17-30A · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1998 · N125SU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain directional control after swerving off the runway and impacting a ditch.
- [NTSB LAX98LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA129.md): Ayres S2RT-34RE · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1998 · N4010X · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect turbine blades installed on the engine, the fractured compressor turbine blades and separation of the blade, and the improper maintenance installation of the incorrect CT blades by the repair station. A factor in the accident was the inadequate…
- [NTSB LAX98LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA121.md): Cessna 421B · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1998 · N70PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper alignment on the runway due to the obscuration by snow of the runway and on the airplane's windows.
- [NTSB LAX98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA102.md): Lawrence Kitfox · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1998 · N99TL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and attain the proper airspeed for takeoff. A factor in the accident was his lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB LAX98LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA094.md): Piper J3 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N46PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX98LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA087.md): Cessna 195 · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1998 · N4385N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging the wind direction and his selection of the wrong runway for the landing attempt.
- [NTSB LAX98LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA088.md): Cessna 182P · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1998 · N52748 · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX98LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA093.md): Boeing MD600N · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1998 · N9204D · Substantial damage
  > the attempt by flight test engineers to verify a height/velocity data point that was subsequently shown to be outside the aircraft's performance capabilities.
- [NTSB LAX98LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA082.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Chinle, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1998 · N47744 · Substantial damage
  > the airport personnel's failure to provide an adequate perimeter barrier to prevent animals from entering the runway area. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions which hindered the pilot's ability to detect animals on the runway…
- [NTSB LAX98LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA084.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Prescott Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1998 · N3463 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the ground crew to correctly attach the tow bridle, which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control.
- [NTSB LAX98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA077.md): Pitts S1 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1998 · N28K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX98LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA076.md): McDonnell Douglas 600N · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1998 · N176SP · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot misjudging his flare and the delayed remedial actions by the pilot-in-command.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1998&state=AZ&page=2

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

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

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