# NTSB investigations, 1998, MI 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. Page 1 of 2 · 51 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI99LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA055.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1998 · N47AE · Substantial damage > The crew's failure to execute a missed approach and the flying pilot's (captain) failure to maintain directional control upon touchdown with a seven degree left bank and a right quartering tailwind. Factor's were the snow covered runway/landing area and the… - [NTSB CHI99FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA047.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Waterford, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1998 · N59902 · Destroyed > the pilot's descent below the decision height for the instrument approach. - [NTSB CHI99LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA044.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1998 · N36700 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inattention to fuel management in that he failed to switch fuel tanks in a timely manner which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred. - [NTSB CHI99LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA038.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hancock, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N5256T · Substantial damage > the pilot became disoriented while taxiing at an unfamiliar airport and his failure to reduce engine power when the airplane departed the paved surface. Factors associated with the accident were the dark night condition, the pilot did not follow the correct… - [NTSB CHI99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA031.md): Cessna 337C · New Hudson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1998 · N2655S · Substantial damage > the instructor pilot's not maintaining control of the airplane. A factor was the landing gear doors extended. - [NTSB CHI99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA017.md): Piper PA-22-20-150 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1998 · N5908D · Substantial damage > was the pilot not maintaining control of the airplane. A factor in this accident was the pilots lack of total experience in the airplane. - [NTSB CHI99LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA013.md): C.B. Withun T-BIRD II · New Haven, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1998 · N72145 · Destroyed > the improper installation of the propeller by the owner/pilot- mechanic and the pilot not maintaining the airplane's airspeed while approaching the trees along the airplane's flight path. A factor in this accident was the stall encountered by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI99LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA004.md): Cessna 182N · Genesee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1998 · N92322 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the subsequent failure to attain clearance with the trees during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, dark night conditions, and fog which resulted in the lack of visual… - [NTSB CHI99FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA003.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Howell, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1998 · N3040A · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain/exceed the Vmc airspeed during a go-around maneuver. Contributing factors were the shutting down of the left engine and the lack of recent experience in the type operation. - [NTSB CHI99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA009.md): Cessna 150F · Muskegon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N8655S · Substantial damage > poor in-flight planning by an unqualified person which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the swamp in which the forced landing was made. - [NTSB CHI99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA001.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N648FL · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wires. - [NTSB CHI98LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA364.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Marshall, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1998 · N9267W · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command (CFI)'s inadequate supervision of the student, his not obtaining control of the airplane, and his lack of total experience in the type of operation. A factor was the dual student's not maintaining control of the airplane. - [NTSB CHI98LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA352.md): Fieseler Flugzeugbau F-156C-1 · Irish Hills, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N447FC · Substantial damage > the pilot selected to operate the airplane with a known deficiency. A factor in this accident was the vapor lock experienced by the engine's carburetor. - [NTSB CHI98LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA336.md): Cessna 150F · Eaton Rapids, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N6759F · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff while in the air and beyond the point where the pilot could execute a landing on the remaining airstrip runway area. A factor which contributed to this accident was the soybean crop. - [NTSB CHI98LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA333.md): Cessna 150E · Cadillac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N3031J · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind condition which resulted in landing on the wrong runway. A factor associated with the accident was the tailwind. - [NTSB CHI98LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA330.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1998 · N4887S · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane and the runway marker. A factor contributing to this accident was the runway marker. - [NTSB CHI98LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA341.md): Cessna 210D · Sturgis, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1998 · N524BL · Substantial damage > the cracked left main landing gear saddle, resulting in the pilot's inability to get the gear into the down and locked position. - [NTSB CHI98LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA345.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1998 · N33MP · Substantial damage > the pilot in command (CFI)'s diverted attention and his failure to select landing gear extension. - [NTSB CHI98LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA340.md): Cessna 172N · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N6172D · Substantial damage > the inadvertent stall/mush. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions, and his excessively high flare. - [NTSB CHI98FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA313.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Dewitt, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1998 · N8171U · Destroyed > The rotor failure/malfunction due to debonding of the tail rotor blade. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the aircraft by the company and the improper maintenance procedure by other maintenance personnel. - [NTSB CHI98LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA290.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Mentha, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N3659T · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper inflight decision to land the airplane on the gravel covered road with an uneven surface that had corn growing next to its edge. A factor in this accident was the pilot selecting an unsuitable landing area. - [NTSB CHI98LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA279.md): Piper PA-22 · Muskegon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1998 · N875A · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to a broken number 4 cylinder connecting rod for undetermined reasons. Contributing to this accident was the road embankment. - [NTSB CHI98LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA281.md): Luckey Dragonfly II · Caro, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N14U · Substantial damage > an improper inflight decision when he mistook the road for the runway of the nearby airport to land on. A factor in this accident was the total failure of the engine's crankshaft. - [NTSB CHI98FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA274.md): Cessna 172M · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N1461V · Substantial damage > The proper touchdown point was not attained and the visual lookout not being maintained by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors to the accident were the unmarked static and transmission wires. - [NTSB CHI98LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA280.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1998 · N623AF · Substantial damage > the student pilot's delay in performing the abort, and the instructor pilot's failure to take control of the airplane before passing the end of the runway. A factor contributing to this accident was the ditch. - [NTSB CHI98LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA265.md): Cessna 150J · Ironwood, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1998 · N50930 · Substantial damage > the pilot's not compensating for wind conditions and his allowing an inadvertent stall. A factor was wind gusts. - [NTSB CHI98LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA303.md): Cook Teenie TWO · Stevensville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N40512 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI98LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA257.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Napoleon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N54R · Destroyed > the pilot inadequate pre-flight planning. Factors in this accident were the airplane's weight and balance limitations had been exceeded by the pilot and an improper top overhaul of the engine's cylinder by the mechanic. - [NTSB CHI98LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA253.md): Cameron A105 · Howell, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N1601A · No damage > The pilot's failure to visually recognize hazards associated with meteorological phenomenon. A contributing factor was the weather condtion. - [NTSB CHI98LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA249.md): Cessna 190 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N56W · Substantial damage > improper procedures used during the replacement of the landing gear which resulted in pitting and corrosion of the gear spring. - [NTSB CHI98LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA246.md): Cessna 182L · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1998 · N42184 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain a stabilized approach and a touchdown point. The factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's improper use of flaps and his not performing a go-around. An additional factor was the pilot in command not using… - [NTSB CHI98FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FAMS1.md): Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39C · Traverse City, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N7868M · Destroyed > Undetermined. - [NTSB CHI98LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA233.md): Wicks FLY Baby · Blissfield, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1998 · N40349 · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudging of the fuel supply and his inadequate aircraft preflight. A factor was fuel exhaustion, - [NTSB CHI98LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA231.md): Kerr Startduster TOO · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N159MK · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to assure the tailwheel tire had adequate pressure which resulted in his inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during a landing. Factors associated with the accident were the inadequate pressure and the uneven terrain… - [NTSB CHI98LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA225.md): Cessna 172 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1998 · N20043 · Substantial damage > was a delayed go-around maneuver by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot misjudging his final approach altitude and glide path, having inadequate altitude to clear the trees at the end of the runway, and inadequate training on how… - [NTSB CHI98LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA214.md): Cessna 188B · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1998 · N9209R · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudging his distance and not maintaining the proper altitude. A factor was trees. - [NTSB CHI98LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA210.md): Cessna 180A · Bay City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1998 · N9753B · Substantial damage > a fatigue failure of the left nose gear caster bolt which resulted in a separation of the nose gear during landing. - [NTSB CHI98LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA209.md): Tillman Christen II · Howell, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1998 · N124ET · Destroyed > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the go-around maneuver. A factor in this accident was the pilot s lack of recent experience in the accident airplane. - [NTSB CHI98LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA200.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Albion, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1998 · N4617P · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and his not refueling the airplane to avoid fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's lack of certification, his not feathering the engine, and the trees. - [NTSB CHI98LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA194.md): Leone Smith Mini Plane · Northport, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1998 · N5281U · Substantial damage > the pilot's not maintaining airspeed, and his lack of total experience in this type of aircraft. - [NTSB CHI98LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA183.md): Luscombe 8E · Montague, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1998 · N1968K · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the loss of engine power. Factors to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the trees. - [NTSB CHI98LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA151.md): Dassault DA-20 · Monroe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1998 · N617GA · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's inability to rotate during takeoff due to restricted movement of the elevator controls for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI98LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA148.md): Cessna 150K · Clarkston, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1998 · N5876G · Substantial damage > the pilot selected unsuitable terrain on which to make the precautionary landing due to weather. Factors associated with the accident were the fog, low ceiling, poor in-flight planning, the precautionary landing, the loose wet gravel on which the… - [NTSB CHI98LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA146.md): Dangremond Challenger II · Wayland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1998 · N199DD · Destroyed > the pilot's improper installation of the right wing forward strut attachment bolt. - [NTSB CHI98FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA130.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1998 · N1762J · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed resulting in a stall condition. Contributing factors were the tailwind condition and the pilot's exceeding the gross weight of the airplane on takeoff. - [NTSB CHI98LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA129.md): Good Velocity · Romulus, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1998 · N234Q · Destroyed > improper planning/decision by the pilot, by using the airplane in an illegal activity and allowing the fuel to be exhausted before landing. Factors relating to this accident were: the pilot being under pressure to reach his destination with his illegal cargo,… - [NTSB CHI98LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA131.md): Cessna 150J · Canton, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1998 · N50566 · Substantial damage > The undetermined loss of power reported by the pilot. Contributing factors were the residential nature of the landing area and unsuitable landing terrain. - [NTSB CHI98LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA132.md): Stinson 108-1 · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1998 · N97876 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factors were wind gusts and crosswind. - [NTSB CHI98LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA100.md): Cessna 650 · Manistee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1998 · N502T · Substantial damage > the pilots excessive airspeed during landing, exceeding the proper touchdown point, and failure to execute a missed approach. - [NTSB CHI98LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA090.md): Cessna 150M · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1998 · N6327K · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane. Factors relating to this accident were: the crosswind, and wet/soft terrain (mud) beside the runway. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1998&state=MI&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" = 'MI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=MI&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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