# NTSB investigations, 1998, IA

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 CHI99FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA052.md): Cessna 152 · Sherrill, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1998 · N5314B · Destroyed
  > the pilot continued flying with a known discrepancy and he failed to maintain airspeed and lost control of the airplane while attempting a forced landing. Factors included the tailwind and the undetermined loss of power.
- [NTSB CHI99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA045.md): Beech 58 · Ankeny, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1998 · N7278R · Substantial damage
  > the elevator control system jammed for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI99LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA034.md): Piper PA-12 · Carrol, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1998 · N92585 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inpection of the fuel tanks and filler neck caps before departure. Factors associated with this accident were the leaking right wing fuel tank filler cap and fuel exhaution.
- [NTSB CHI99LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA032.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Iowa Falls, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1998 · N2691T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation, and his not refueling the airplane. Factors were fuel exhaustion and the fence.
- [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 CHI98LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA362.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Iowa City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N7353J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA346.md): Needham Glastar · Allison, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1998 · N37JN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI98LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA328.md): Beech B35 · Iowa City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1998 · N5210C · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation due to improper fuel management by the pilot-in-command. Also, the aircraft procedures and directives which were not followed by the pilot-in-command is an additional cause. The rough and uneven terrain in addition to the low altitude of…
- [NTSB CHI98FA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA323.md): Bell 222 · Spencer, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1998 · N30SV · Destroyed
  > The below standard (loose) fit of the 'white' swashplate outer ring pin resulting in fatigue and subsequent separation of the pin, and ultimately the in-flight breakup of the rotorcraft. A factor was the manufacturer's dissemination of the pin which did not…
- [NTSB CHI98FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA309.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · New Hampton, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1998 · N9350N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning inspection and his continued flight into known adverse weather conditions that led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Also causal was the pilot exceeded the design limits of the airplane causing…
- [NTSB CHI98LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA252.md): Piper PA28-151 · Anthon, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1998 · N1473X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight planning, preparation and fuel management resulting in an unscheduled landing and impact with a pole.
- [NTSB CHI98LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA250.md): Canadian Car & Foundry Harvard MK IV · Dyersville, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N5101W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot in command's not maintaining control of the airplane and his inadvertently allowing the airplane to enter a stall. A factor was the undetermined loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI98FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA244.md): Stubbe-Kitfox Classic · Traer, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1998 · N494S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot of the Kitfox to maintain flying speed (Vs).
- [NTSB CHI98LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA203.md): Piper PA28-151 · Jefferson, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1998 · N6771F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's lack of total experience in this type of aircraft and his failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI98LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA186.md): Sheets Kitfox II · Greenfield, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1998 · N487JS · Destroyed
  > the initial climb airspeed not obtained/maintained after liftoff by the pilot in command. A factor was the improper compensation for wind conditions by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI98LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA184.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1998 · N25491 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during climb. A factor was the power lines.
- [NTSB CHI98LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA142.md): Bombardier Rans S-9 · Waukee, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N5360D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a stall while performing intentional buzzing maneuvers.
- [NTSB CHI98LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA103.md): Cessna 310Q · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1998 · N1521T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing. The dark night was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI98LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA098.md): Cessna 402B · Mason City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1998 · N108RS · Substantial damage
  > the accumulation of airframe ice during flight, and failure of the pilot to attain a proper flare for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition; and the pilot's limited forward visibility, due to ice on the…
- [NTSB CHI98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA077.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Winterset, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1998 · N8350Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging his airspeed on final approach, resulting in a long touchdown and insufficient distance to stop on the remaining runway available.

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

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

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