# NTSB investigations, 1998, NC

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 ATL99LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA027.md): Cessna 150 · Columbia, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1998 · N18022 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the #2 exhaust valve that resulted in the total loss of engine power. A factor is the lack of suitable emergency landing terrain.
- [NTSB MIA99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA040.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Star, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1998 · N4789V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use proper short-field landing procedure, resulting in an extended flare and touchdown by the nose wheel and right main wheel simultaneously, and the subsequent loss of directional control and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL99FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA020.md): Cessna 172N · Concord, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1998 · N92KK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision and his failure to maintain clearance during approach that resulted in collision with utility lines. Related factors were dark night, trees and low ceilings.
- [NTSB ATL99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA018.md): Cessna 182Q · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1998 · N759LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL99LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA012.md): AeroSport WS-15-2 · Parkton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1998 · N88760 · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the carburetor heat box hose which starved the carburetor of air resulting in a partial loss of power, forced landing and nose over. Factors were the weeds and stocky stubble in the forced landing zone.
- [NTSB ATL99FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA136.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Robbinsville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1998 · N2820T · Destroyed
  > "This case was changed from ATL05FA014." The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in an in-flight encounter with weather and controlled flight into terrain. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning…
- [NTSB MIA99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA017.md): Reinhold Revolution Mini 500 · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1998 · N500GQ · Substantial damage
  > The seizure of the rear piston in the cylinder barrel resulting in total loss of engine power and an autorotation which resulted in main rotor contact with the tail boom while touching down on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL98LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA132.md): Cessna 172P · Farmville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N54013 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft and his improper use of the brakes, which led to the aircraft departing the left side of the runway. Contributing factors were the wet runway and the vehicle.
- [NTSB MIA98LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA256.md): Cessna 152 · Reidsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1998 · N152DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in the initiation of a go-around, and his failure to maintain obstacle (tree) clearance.
- [NTSB MIA98LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA249.md): Cessna 152 · Burlington, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N48195 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the airplane was slow to accelerate during the takeoff roll, and his not obtaining/maintaining clearance with the wire during the forced landing. Contributing factors were carburetor icing…
- [NTSB ATL98LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA125.md): Hopkins Buckeye Industries Dream Machine 582 · Franklin, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1998 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's inadequate judgement of the required climb rate, and his failure to attain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB MIA98LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA235.md): Cessna 150H · Kill Devil Hill, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1998 · N50009 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the number one cylinder exhaust valve resulting in loss of engine power and a forced landing on unsuitable terrain at which time the aircraft nosed over.
- [NTSB MIA98LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA231.md): Bibb RV-4 · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1998 · N144KT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to ensure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL98LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA118.md): Piper PA-30-39 · Greenville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1998 · N7298Y · Substantial damage
  > A loose wiring connection at the landing gear motor relay that prevented the electrical extension of the landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL98LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA104.md): Cessna 172 · Ocean Isle Bch, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1998 · N4103F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning that resulted in excessive airspeed and altitude for a full stop landing.
- [NTSB ATL98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA102.md): Piper PA-22 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1998 · N1266C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the inner cable of the carburetor heat cable assembly that prevented the application of carburetor heat. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB MIA98LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA208.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Carthage, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N4212J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airport resulting in the collapse of the nose and left main landing gears.
- [NTSB MIA98LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA204.md): Cessna 182P · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1998 · N7619N · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain wingtip clearance with trees that border the right side of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL98LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA100.md): Aerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Wise, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N1401P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper turn during the takeoff that resulted in dragging the sponson. A factor was the rough water caused by the boat wake.
- [NTSB ATL98GA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98GA086.md): Ector 305A (L-19) · Morganton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 25, 1998 · N16574 · Substantial damage
  > The inflight encounter with a downdraft which led to a stall/mush and an inflight collision with the ground. Factors were the inadequate training in mountain flying and inadequate guidelines provided by the North Carolina Forest Service.
- [NTSB ATL98LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA085.md): Stroud SKY Bolt · Mocksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1998 · N2951S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing roll when the front seat occupant inadvertently got his foot 'jammed' between the strut bungee and the rudder/brake peddle. A factor was the inadequate design of the rudder/brake peddle system.
- [NTSB MIA98FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA182.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Statesville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · TGHUH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted flight into adverse weather, resulting in a loss of control in flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to obtain updated weather information, rain, and fog.
- [NTSB MIA98FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA176.md): Mooney M-20E · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1998 · N9365V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct a maintenance test flight with a known unairworthy mechanical condition (unserviceable servo fuel injector), resulting in a partial loss of engine power on climb out, subsequent forced landing, and in-flight collision…
- [NTSB ATL98FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA080.md): Bell 206L-3 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1998 · N96CW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude while operating in adverse weather. A contributing factor was the incoming fog and high tension static wire.
- [NTSB ATL98LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA074.md): Piper PA-30 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1998 · N7312Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and improper go-around procedures resulting in collision with wires, trees, and the ground. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane and the short runway.
- [NTSB MIA98LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA136.md): Cessna 150M · Lumber Bridge, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1998 · N63582 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting a takeoff from a wet grass runway.
- [NTSB MIA98LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA128.md): Schleicher ASW-19B · Hamptonville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1998 · N297B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB MIA98LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA119.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1998 · N4594F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures.
- [NTSB MIA98LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA104.md): Cessna 172I · Kinston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1998 · N35326 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight and improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL98FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA059.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Southport, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1998 · N715PM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the preflight checklist, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the significance of the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft following the loss of engine…
- [NTSB MIA98FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA101.md): Piper PA-28-180D · Advance, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1998 · N7826N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planned visual approach and glide path in diminished visual conditions due to sun-glare and his delayed go-around resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees on final approach.
- [NTSB MIA98LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA088.md): Cessna 195 · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1998 · N4356V · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during a go-around, followed by his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to avoid trees, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. The pilot's lack of recent night…
- [NTSB ATL98LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA052.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N1404T · Substantial damage
  > fuel system contamination (rubber shavings), which led to blockage of a fuel line, fuel starvation, loss of engine power, and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL98LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA043.md): Wilde Mickey Questair 20 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1998 · N94FA · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the nose landing gear strut, which led to the collapse of the nose gear upon touchdown.
- [NTSB MIA98FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA055.md): Cessna 208B · Maiden, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1998 · N913FE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the control lock prior to takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff when he was unable to initiate a climb, resulting in the aircraft over running the runway and colliding with trees on the departure end of the runway.…

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

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

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