# NTSB investigations, 1999, MD

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 NYC00LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA045.md): Cessna TR 182 · Clarksville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1999 · N5260S · Substantial damage
  > Deer that entered the runway environment while the pilot was executing a takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA041.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1999 · N8119P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately adjust engine power to compensate for the winds on final approach.
- [NTSB NYC00LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA034.md): Bates Kitfox · Westminster, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1999 · N993DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB NYC00LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Rising Sun, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1999 · N5490P · Substantial damage
  > The PIC CFI's improper planning/decision to perform a downwind takeoff. A factor in this accident was the tail wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC00LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA009.md): Grumman G164 · Burkittsville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1999 · N7856 · Substantial damage
  > The vehicle drivers inadequate lookout.
- [NTSB NYC00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA008.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Berlin, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1999 · N56094 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number 3-cylinder exhaust valve stem due to fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB IAD99FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA070.md): Cessna 310Q · Salisbury, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1999 · N69945 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the #2 cylinder that resulted in a fractured crankshaft and a total loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were the premature deployment of the landing gear and flaps by the pilot.
- [NTSB IAD99FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA069.md): Cessna 150M · Ellicott City, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N66641 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to follow the balked landing procedure in the owner's manual by retracting the flaps from 40 degrees to zero degrees.
- [NTSB IAD99LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA068.md): Cessna 172P · Friendly, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1999 · N63325 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed during the landing approach. The inoperative airspeed indicator was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC99LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA232.md): Boeing Stearman PT17 · Westminister, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N29743 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA192.md): Beech A36 · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1999 · N6357Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA191.md): Piper J3C-65 · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1999 · N70894 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were gusty wind conditions and the sign.
- [NTSB IAD99FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA051.md): Cessna 172P · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1999 · N62284 · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's failure to obtain the proper rotation speed and his subsequent loss of directional control. A factor in the accident was the improper setting of the elevator trim.
- [NTSB NYC99FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA161.md): Piper J3C-85 · Dawson, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N1548N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors were the density altitude, downdraft, and the pilot's decision to operate at a weight in excess of the maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB NYC99FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA160.md): Piper J3C-65 · Dawson, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N29832 · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors were the density altitude, and unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB NYC99LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA153.md): Cessna 182Q · Rising Sun, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1999 · N937FB · Destroyed
  > The failure of the connecting rod end bolts, due to an overtemperature condition.
- [NTSB IAD99LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA049.md): Kucki Pitts S-1S · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1999 · N86RK · Substantial damage
  > was the loss of braking action on the left side due to a broken brake caliper.
- [NTSB NYC99LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA134.md): Saliba Long EZ · Friendly, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1999 · N555L · Destroyed
  > The separation of the airplane canopy for undetermined reasons, the diminished controllability of the airplane, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall/mush into trees short of the runway.
- [NTSB IAD99LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA047.md): Nanchang CJ-6A · Ocean City, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1999 · N4MF · No damage
  > Was the pilot leaving the magneto switch in the on position while hand rotating the propeller.
- [NTSB NYC99LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA120.md): Cessna 172N · Churchville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N5679E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience, and the crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD99LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA042.md): Cessna 182K · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1999 · N2506Q · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's improper remedial action when he improperly used the elevator during the landing flare.
- [NTSB NYC99LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA101.md): Beech BE-C23 · Annappolis, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1999 · N2066L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around and he landed long resulting in an overrun. A factor in the accident was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB NYC99FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA096.md): Sellors Searey · Selby Beach, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1999 · N6115P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing sequence, which resulted in the airplane contacting the water in a nose low attitude.
- [NTSB NYC99LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA084.md): Cessna 150 · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1999 · N8524J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a crosswind 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") = 1999
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MD' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=MD&year=1999

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