# NTSB investigations, 1998, MS

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 ATL99LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA028.md): Sid Champion Jurca MJ-5 · Madison, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1998 · N9772N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB MIA99FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA034.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1998 · N83396 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures when he descended below the published minimum descent altitude.
- [NTSB MIA99LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA022.md): Ferguson Rans S-10 Sakota · Pisgah, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1998 · N383FF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low altitude maneuver resulting in the aircraft's uncontrollable descent until impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB MIA99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA014.md): Cessna 152 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1998 · N5139B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff, resulting in the airplane's excursion off the runway and collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA99LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA020.md): Beech BE-58 · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1998 · N31CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear was down resulting in a wheels up landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA010.md): Beech C-90 · Meridian, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1998 · N438SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the landing gear control handle during an attempted go-around, resulting in the retraction of the landing gear and subsequent on ground collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL99LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA006.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Fayette, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N580RH · Substantial damage
  > The fuel filter contamination which resulted in the loss of engine power. The air leak in the fuel system was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA002.md): Cessna 150M · Pocahontas, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N63447 · Substantial damage
  > The delay by the pilot-in-command (CFI) to abort the takeoff after the student landed slightly long and his delay to add power to perform a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB MIA98LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA254.md): Bell 47-D1 · Oxford, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N755E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to vibration from the main rotor blade for undetermined reasons. A related finding was the improper repair of a crack in the laminant of the blue main rotor blade by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB MIA98LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA236.md): Hall Revolution Mini 500 · Hattiesburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1998 · N9GH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain main rotor rpm during a forward hover and the cyclic grip separating during the resultant bounced landing resulting in the pilot losing cyclic control and the main rotor contacting the tail boom. A factor in the accident…
- [NTSB ATL98LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA117.md): Air Tractor 401 · Holly Bluff, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1998 · N10103 · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the carburetor which resulted in improper fuel flow to the engine.
- [NTSB MIA98LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA228.md): Air Tractor AT401 · Ruleville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1998 · N1013Z · Destroyed
  > A fire of undetermined origin.
- [NTSB ATL98LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA115.md): Schweizer G164B · Newton, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N7502A · Substantial damage
  > The erosion of the compressor impeller and the unsecured fuel control unit resulted in the loss of engine power during the initial climb.
- [NTSB MIA98LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA214.md): Bell 47-D1 · Monticello, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1998 · N1016A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering resulting in the main rotor blades striking the ground.
- [NTSB MIA98LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA201.md): Rockwell S-2R · Belzoni, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N8488V · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction in the engine blower section, resulting in oil starvation, the seizure of the engine.
- [NTSB ATL98LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA094.md): Cessna 172N · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1998 · N739ZA · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA98LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA186.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N8284W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision with the miscalculation of the fuel consumption. Operating with an unreliable fuel gage was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA98LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA178.md): Air Tractor 502 · Clarksdale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1998 · N1502U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the flaps for takeoff. A factor was his diverted attention to the loading of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA98LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA174.md): Cessna 180D · Natchez, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1998 · N6471X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes on landing rollout. The tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA98FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA172.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N7736V · Destroyed
  > an in-flight collision with a nylon rope (wire), resulting in a loss of engine power, an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA98LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA181.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Rich, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N1008Y · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with rough terrain.
- [NTSB MIA98LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA092.md): Cessna 188B · Houston, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1998 · N53382 · Substantial damage
  > corrosion and subsequent disconnect of the left aileron control rod end fitting, which resulted in a loss of aileron (roll) control, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the terrain. A factor related to the accident was: improper lubrication of the…
- [NTSB MIA98LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA090.md): Cessna 337 · Raymond, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1998 · N1287M · Destroyed
  > the pilot passenger's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, and control interference by the pilot passenger, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight collision with the runway and trees.
- [NTSB MIA98LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA085.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1998 · N8SX · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's lack of adequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to adequately refuel his airplane.
- [NTSB ATL98FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA053.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Clinton, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N9166W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's lack of recent instrument flight experience that led to spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control; and his improper use of carburetor heat that resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with the ground during an…

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

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

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