# NTSB investigations, 1998, MO

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 CHI99LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA024.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Liberty, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1998 · N42342 · Substantial damage
  > The excessive rotation by the pilot-in-command. The climb not obtained by the pilot-in-command, the fence and the trees were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI99LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA025.md): Cessna 150M · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1998 · N704LV · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate flare and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were, the student's lack of total experience and the dirt bank which was contacted.
- [NTSB CHI99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA018.md): Cessna 172 · Creve Coeur, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1998 · N6713H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed during landing. A related factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI99LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA021.md): Jordan Acey Deucy P70 · Ava, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1998 · N597HJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's attempted operation of the airplane with known deficiencies, and his not obtaining control of the airplane in flight. A factor was asymmetrical ailerons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA366.md): Beech BE-35 · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N8946M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight with a known deficiency in equipment. Contributing to the accident was the maintenance adjustment that was not completed by the mechanic.
- [NTSB CHI98LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA363.md): Piper PA-24 · Lamar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N5029P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot improperly positioned the fuel selector to the closed position causing fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI98LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA358.md): Cessna 182K · Eldon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1998 · N3054Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's not correcting for a porpoise condition during landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI98LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA326.md): Cessna 150B · Lamar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1998 · N1239Y · Substantial damage
  > inadequate lubrication of the torque plate holes and torque pins by the mechanic who performed the airplane's last annual inspection.
- [NTSB CHI98FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA299.md): Cessna 140 · St. Joseph, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1998 · N2364V · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining a proper final approach glide path to avoid an encounter with wake turbulence. A factor in this accident was the pilot not being able to control the airplane after its encounter with wake turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI98IA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98IA275.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-83 · Saint Louis, MO · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1998 · N9620D · Minor damage
  > the failure of the flight crew to maintain clearance from the sweeper truck. A factor in the incident was the sweeper truck.
- [NTSB CHI98LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA258.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N2953Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations that caused the aircraft's fuel supply to be exceeded. Factors to the accident were the dark light condition and the rough/uneven terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI98LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA248.md): Forney 415-C · Laurie, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1998 · N99294 · Destroyed
  > the jammed aileron and elevator controls for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA237.md): Cessna 172M · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N2XC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's not obtaining and maintaining directional control. A factor was wet terrain (grass).
- [NTSB CHI98LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA239.md): Robinson R-44 · Cassville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1998 · N8329B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and weather evaluation that resulted in flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors to the accident were a preflight briefing service not being used and the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI98LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA234.md): American AA-1TW · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N5643L · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the tailwheel assembly due to corrosion. A factor associated with the accident was the overload failure of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI98LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA232.md): Luscombe 8A · Chillicothe, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N71306 · Substantial damage
  > the improper use of the engine starting procedure. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's lack of recent experience, the aircraft not being tied down, the utility pole and guy wire.
- [NTSB CHI98LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA208.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Winchester, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1998 · N4539R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's low altitude flight and failure to maintain clearance, resulting in collision with trees. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB CHI98LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA202.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Risco, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1998 · N36576 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's abrupt application of the brakes. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, and the soft field.
- [NTSB CHI98LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA191.md): Beech 23 · Excelsior Spr, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1998 · N2302Q · Destroyed
  > the inadequate preflight planning by the pilot in command and exceeding the maximum gross weight for the aircraft. A factor was the berm.
- [NTSB CHI98LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA181.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Sikesville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1998 · N9324N · Substantial damage
  > the deer which ran in front of the airplane during the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were the inadequate airspeed which resulted in the pilot not being able to maintain directional control of the airplane as he attempted to avoid deer,…
- [NTSB CHI98LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA156.md): Cessna 182 · Independence, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1998 · N507SD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the separation of the induction system balance tube coupling from the intake manifold tube assembly. A related factor was the soft field.
- [NTSB CHI98LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA147.md): Cessna 172N · Hannibal, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1998 · N733HY · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough field in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI98LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA143.md): Alon A-2 · Cedar Hills, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1998 · N5482E · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airplane control due to alcohol impairment.
- [NTSB CHI98IA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98IA169.md): Douglas DC-9-34 · St. Louis, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1998 · N928L · No damage
  > the yaw rate gyro of the Stab Aug Computer had been installed in a reverse position that was 180 degrees opposite from the correct position.
- [NTSB CHI98LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA137.md): Cessna 305 · Fredricktown, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1998 · N201FM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the embankment, and the soft, muddy soil making up the embankment.
- [NTSB CHI98LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA114.md): Grumman G-164A · Benton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1998 · N48FS · Destroyed
  > an engine fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA108.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Steele, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1998 · N1524H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain an adequate visual lookout. A factor was the pile of gravel in the taxiway.
- [NTSB CHI98FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA106.md): Cessna U206G · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1998 · N506SD · Destroyed
  > Pilot's inadequate preflight, the partial loss of oil and the resulting rod failure. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed.
- [NTSB CHI98LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA093.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1998 · N1958P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout.

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

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

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