# NTSB investigations, 1998, GA

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 MIA99LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA059.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Conyers, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1998 · N8253E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing with insufficient runway remaining, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from an object (tree).
- [NTSB MIA99LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA049.md): Cessna 170 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1998 · N4105V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA99LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA041.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Fort Gains, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1998 · N6630Q · Substantial damage
  > a power loss due to internal damage to the second- and third- stage turbine rotor blades, due to thermal heat, rendering the engine incapable of producing full power, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL99LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA023.md): Cessna 175 · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N565ML · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a gear train failure in the accessory gearbox for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL99FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA021.md): Beech BE-55B · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1998 · N21MJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use the landing checklist that resulted in the wheels-up landing.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ATL99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA009.md): Air Tractor AT502B · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1998 · N6037N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in a collision with an irrigation unit located in the field.
- [NTSB ATL99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA001.md): Cessna C-172F · Ball Ground, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1998 · N5588R · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on take-off, during gusty conditions, resulting in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ATL98LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA126.md): Aeronca 65-TAC (L-3) · Dalton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1998 · N39309 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the same make and model airplane.
- [NTSB ATL98LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA123.md): Vertical Concepts Searey · Hiawassee, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N39CS · Substantial damage
  > The delamination of the hull that resulted in a nose over during landing.
- [NTSB MIA98LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA242.md): Cessna 177RG · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N2679V · Substantial damage
  > slippage of the No. 3 connecting rod bearing resulting in blockage of the oil port, oil starvation, and subsequent connecting rod failure. A factor was the fence.
- [NTSB MIA98LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA230.md): Bell 47D1 · Dawson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1998 · N4702S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing resulting in debris being blown up during landing resulting in damage to the tail rotor and loss of control.
- [NTSB ATL98LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA121.md): Rockwell S-2R · Colquitt, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1998 · N5506X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance of known equipment, resulted in the collision with the field irrigation system.
- [NTSB ATL98LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA111.md): Cessna 150 · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1998 · N704HU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during land roll out that resulted in the on ground collision.
- [NTSB MIA98LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA222.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1998 · N8654L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB ATL98LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA110.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Thomasville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1998 · N96175 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in-flight decision to attempt a forced landing in a field 2 miles from an airport, leading to an on-ground collision with rough terrain. A factor was the pilot's physiological need.
- [NTSB ATL98LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA108.md): Dean R. Fellows Vans RV-6 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1998 · N245DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly modify the crankshaft per the manufacturers service instructions for installation of a fixed pitch propeller and to apply proper torque values to the propellers mounting bolts.
- [NTSB ATL98LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA101.md): Waco WMF · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1998 · N723SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed and excessive braking action that resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB MIA98TA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98TA215.md): Hughes TH-55A · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N998MC · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing, and an in-flight collision with a ditch. A factor in this accident was a high density altitude.
- [NTSB ATL98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA081.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Nicklesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1998 · N87027 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A factor was that weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ATL98LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA079.md): Burkhart Grob G-103 · Cordele, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N5448G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper descent rate that led to a hard landing and porpoise, and his improper recovery from the ensuing bounced landing, resulting in the eventual separation of the empennage. A factor was the updraft.
- [NTSB MIA98LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA165.md): Cessna 172RG · Roberta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N6562V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compliance with the emergency procedures for his failure to completely pump the main landing gear into the down and locked position. Contributing to the accident was the reported loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA98LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA161.md): Revolution MINI-500 · Villa Rica, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1998 · N355RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's choice of landing area during a precautionary landing adjacent to the runway. This resulted in an in-flight collision of the left skid with a rock during a cyclic flare, loss of directional control, and subsequent collision of the main rotor blade…
- [NTSB MIA98LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA158.md): David McElhannon Avid MK. 4 · Elberton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1998 · N117DK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a failed combustion assembly, expansion seal.
- [NTSB ATL98LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA075.md): Cessna 310Q · Lafayette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1998 · N310DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane and the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA98FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA155.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fargo, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N4BN · Destroyed
  > the left engine propeller blades struck the runway surface during takeoff, resulting in the pilot losing control of the airplane, and subsequently impacting with trees.
- [NTSB DCA98MA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98MA045.md): Douglas DC-9-32 · Calhoun, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Major investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N948VV · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight crew to maintain adequate separation from hazardous meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were: (1) the failure of AirTran Airlines to provide adequate crewmember training and guidance regarding hazardous…
- [NTSB MIA98LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA150.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1998 · N3900P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a positive climb to outclimb obstacle (tree) and his decision to execute a takeoff with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL98LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA073.md): Quad City Ultralight Challenger II · Savannah, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1998 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > In flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA98LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA147.md): Waco 10 GXE · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1998 · N903H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper compensation for wind. Contributing was a crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA98LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA129.md): Krips Kolb Firestar · Dallas, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1998 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA98LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA126.md): Cessna 172I · Mallards Ldg, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1998 · N35594 · Substantial damage
  > A deer on the runway which led to the pilot's evasive manuever to avoid the deer.
- [NTSB MIA98LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA122.md): Brock 162F · Canton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1998 · N623LB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of throttle and collective pitch during initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a decay of rotor rpm and settling of the helicopter into a lake.
- [NTSB ATL98FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA060.md): Cessna 525 · Marietta, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1998 · N111LR · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid conflicting traffic, and the failure of the 172 pilot to operate the transponder as required by current regulations. Factors were the controller's failure to observe the traffic conflict, the lack of radar conflict…
- [NTSB MIA98LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA115.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1998 · N6847Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack experience in this category of aircraft. An additional factor was the inadequate upgrade training provided by the company that owned the…
- [NTSB ATL98LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA061.md): Piper PA-22 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1998 · N1846A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a full stop landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL98LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA057.md): Boeing A75N1 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1998 · N63538 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and excessive application of braking action, which resulted in an on-ground loss-of-control and a nose over. Related factors were: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ATL98FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA056.md): John S. Hickey Swearingen SX 300 · Thomson, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1998 · N83JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of the fuel supply required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA98LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA083.md): Cessna T210N · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1998 · N1734U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and/or improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Soft/wet terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL98LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA046.md): Cessna 152 · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1998 · N48878 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing on unprepared terrain.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1998&state=GA&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" = 'GA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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