# NTSB investigations, 1998, ND

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 CHI99LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA020.md): Becker Wag Aero Super Sport · Hamilton, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1998 · N285BB · Destroyed
  > the fatigue failure of the lower wing strut attachment bracket.
- [NTSB CHI99LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA015.md): Cessna 195 · Rugby, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1998 · N1003D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI98LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA361.md): Champion BL-7-GCBC · Upham, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N311DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's steep pull and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's handling qualities, and a lack of recent experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI98LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA337.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL M18B · Tappen, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1998 · N4450M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper preflight preparation resulting in the airplane exceeding the available airstrip distance during takeoff. A factor contributing to this accident was the swamp.
- [NTSB CHI98LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA348.md): Cessna A185F · Bottineau, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1998 · N1005F · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's excessive use of brake pressure which resulted in the aircraft nosing over..
- [NTSB CHI98LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA305.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Edgeley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1998 · N4443S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying airspeed resulting in a stall/mush condition during the initial climb. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, high aircraft weight, and pilot's delayed jettison of the load, as well as the roadway and crop.
- [NTSB CHI98LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA306.md): Rockwell S2R · Kindred, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1998 · N5524X · Destroyed
  > the pilot did not maintain clearance with obstructions along his flight path.
- [NTSB CHI98LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA301.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · La Moure, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1998 · N8693H · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA292.md): Bell M74L · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N1001N · Substantial damage
  > The worn rotor clutch shoes, and subsequent loss of main rotor rpm.
- [NTSB CHI98LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA266.md): Cessna R182 · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1998 · N9142C · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the fuel system line fitting.
- [NTSB CHI98LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA259.md): Anderson T Craft Special · Pick City, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N91XX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance with terrain. A factor was the pilot's attempted low altitude acrobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI98LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA271.md): Vollmers Sonerai II L · Lincoln, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1998 · N317WM · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a corroded ignition wire. Related factors were the tailwind, and ditch.
- [NTSB CHI98LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA243.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Minto, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1998 · N9185C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors were wet and soft runway conditions, and a ditch and the end of the overrun area.
- [NTSB CHI98LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA241.md): Rockwell S-2R · Fort Ransom, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1998 · N4232X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's failure to ensure the airplane had enough fuel to complete the flight, and the fence.
- [NTSB CHI98LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA236.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Langdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N7301Y · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA229.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Portland, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1998 · N6035V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's not maintaining directional control. Factors were landing on a roadway and tall grass.
- [NTSB CHI98LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA222.md): Grumman-Schweizer 164B · Hatton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1998 · N48532 · Substantial damage
  > the delayed abort by the pilot, the overweight condition of the airplane, and the pilot's inadequate preparation prior to takeoff. Factors contributing to this accident were the wet condition of the airstrip, the hopper dump valve not working, and the road…
- [NTSB CHI98LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA220.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fargo, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1998 · N7174B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline during a swath run. A factor associated with the accident was the powerline.
- [NTSB CHI98LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA175.md): Boeing Stearman A75-N1 · West Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1998 · N49955 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply in order to complete the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI98LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA155.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Dawson, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N2284B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the telephone pole. Factors associated with the accident were the pole and the glare from the rising sun.
- [NTSB CHI98FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA119.md): Cessna 208B · Bismarck, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1998 · N868FE · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach which resulted in an inadvertant stall. Factors associated with the accident were the icing conditions and the pilot's low level experience in this make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI98LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA101.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Edgeley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1998 · N9882K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making which resulted in a delayed go-around and his not maintaining aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind.

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

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

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