# NTSB investigations, 1998, IN 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 CHI99FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA053.md): Cessna C-172R · Angola, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1998 · N989CP · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI99LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA051.md): Cessna 152 · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1998 · N25493 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's inability to gain clearance between the airplane and the hanger. Factors contributing to this accident were the wet, grass landing surface, the student pilot's attempted turn to avoid the embankment drop off at the end of the runway, the… - [NTSB CHI99LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA039.md): Cessna 172N · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1998 · N739LK · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI99LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA027.md): Cessna 152 · Monticello, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1998 · N5213B · Destroyed > low altitude stall and an ostentatious display by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the performance of a low altitude maneuver and an abrupt pullup by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI98LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA365.md): Cessna 182 · Wheatfield, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1998 · N6474A · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat when the engine lost power. Factors associated with the accident were the carburetor icing conditions which prevailed, the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred, and the soybean crop in which the… - [NTSB CHI98LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA359.md): Cessna 152 · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1998 · N94286 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the touch and go takeoff. - [NTSB CHI98LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA332.md): Schweizer 269C · Decker, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1998 · N75068 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance resulting in a collision with a fence. - [NTSB CHI98LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA329.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lapaz, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1998 · N3331R · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in landing on unsuitable terrain (wet, grass). Factors associated with the accident were the wet grass and the fence. - [NTSB CHI98LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA324.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Michigan City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N30561 · Substantial damage > the pilot departed into known adverse weather and failed to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was the fog. - [NTSB CHI98LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA311.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Decatur, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1998 · N74827 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff and his premature raising of the flaps which resulted in the stall/mush condition. - [NTSB CHI98LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA302.md): Cessna 421B · Columbus, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1998 · N5MJ · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-commands failure to maintain airspeed and the subsequent stall/mush. Factors associated with the accident were the open baggage door and the inadequate aircraft preflight. - [NTSB CHI98LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA298.md): Piper PA28-R-200 · W. Frankfort, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1998 · N4596T · Substantial damage > The failure of the fuel mixture control linkage, and inadequate inspections by maintenance personnel. - [NTSB CHI98LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA289.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Laporte, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N8398R · Substantial damage > was the student pilot s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions he encountered during the landing phase. A factor in this accident was the pilot s lack of total experience. - [NTSB CHI98LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA278.md): Stinson 108-1 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1998 · N483C · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to a fractured number 5 and number 6 cylinder connecting rods for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI98LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA277.md): Marchetti Avenger Gryo Plane · Mentone, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1998 · N2223A · Substantial damage > the pilot's lack of familiarity with the gyroplane's performance, and his improper in-flight decision to reduce engine power to idle which aggravated the gyroplane's nose down pitch and exceeded the gyroplane's back stick authority. - [NTSB CHI98LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA263.md): Cessna 150H · Frankfort, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N22047 · Substantial damage > the improper maintenance installation by other maintenance personnel. Factors were a missing lubricating oil drain plug, the safety wire for the plug and the roadway. - [NTSB CHI98LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA268.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1998 · N17901 · Substantial damage > the delayed in-flight decision of the pilot in command to take control of the aircraft and the proper airspeed not obtained/maintained by the pilot in command which resulted in a stall. A factor to the accident was the runway light. - [NTSB CHI98LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA242.md): Brunnemer HMB-2 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N9129F · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to a fractured ignition coil. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain. - [NTSB CHI98LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA206.md): Parker Rotorway 162-F · Manchester, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1998 · N311RM · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged the flare. - [NTSB CHI98LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA204.md): Cessna 172R · Greenfield, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1998 · N387MA · Substantial damage > the pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack. A factor in the accident was the passenger's, a non-pilot, improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in an overload failure of the nose gear. - [NTSB CHI98LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA195.md): Cessna 172E · Demotte, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N3933S · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that failed to ensure takeoff could be attained. Other related factors were the aborted takeoff, grass, and a dirt bank. - [NTSB CHI98LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA197.md): Wolfe Pulsar 582 · Greenfield, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · N177TW · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to obtain control of the aircraft during the recovery from a stall. Factors associated with the accident were the intentional stall initiated and the low altitude which did not allow a full recovery from the stall condition. - [NTSB CHI98LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA179.md): Cessna 177RG · Tocsin, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1998 · N1849Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during the takeoff climb and the resulting inadvertant stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's premature raising of the flaps. - [NTSB CHI98LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA158.md): Cessna 150 · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1998 · N2916J · Substantial damage > The aircraft's speed not maintained by the pilot, which resulted in the aircraft stalling in close proximity to the ground. - [NTSB CHI98LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA163.md): Butler Tool RAF 2000 · Rensselaer, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N4062H · Substantial damage > the pilot excessively flared the gyroplane during the landing. - [NTSB CHI98LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA154.md): Fokker F-28 MK100 · Ft. Wayne, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1998 · N1400H · No damage > In-flight encounter with turbulence. - [NTSB CHI98LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA152.md): Read Rotorway Executive · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1998 · N4561C · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining adequate clearance with the ground during hover. Factors which contributed to this accident were the pilot's execution of a hovering turn at too low of an altitude, inadequate preflight preparation, and failing to remove the… - [NTSB CHI98LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA149.md): Cessna 172M · Elkhart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N8994V · Substantial damage > the pilot's disorientation that led him to believe he was on the active runway. A factor was the pilot's inattentiveness. - [NTSB CHI98LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA133.md): Maule MXT-7-108A · Orland, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1998 · N327PF · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CHI98LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA128.md): Jaeger Sonerai II-L · Bicknell, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1998 · N247RJ · Destroyed > The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed during an emergency landing attempt. Factors associated with this accident were a manufacturing defect in the magneto drive coupling and a total failure of the ignition system. - [NTSB CHI98LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA115.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1998 · N537PU · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty wind conditions during landing. A factor was the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB CHI98LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA111.md): Luscombe 8E · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1998 · N2648K · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor. - [NTSB CHI98FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA107.md): Beech A-36 · New Lebanon, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1998 · N1812A · Destroyed > The pilot's flight into known icing conditions. Contributing factors were the degraded aircraft performance, the pilot's inability to maintain the proper descent rate, trees, and the dark night condition. - [NTSB CHI98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA102.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Mc Cordsville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1998 · N55059 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and control of the airplane. Factors were his self-induced pressure. - [NTSB CHI98FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA099.md): Cessna T210L · Orleans, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1998 · N2546S · Destroyed > The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance with trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's impairment from prescription drugs, low ceilings, fog, trees, and hilly terrain. ## 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" = 'IN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=IN&year=1998 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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