# NTSB investigations, 1999, NJ

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 NYC00LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA061.md): Zielke RV-4 · Florence, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1999 · N8ZZ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of one of the propeller blades. A factor was the necessity land across, rather than in alignment with, the furrowed terrain due to the nature of the emergency.
- [NTSB NYC00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA055.md): Piper PA-30 · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1999 · N7397Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain proper takeoff airspeed and his failure to follow published emergency procedures. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight and water contamination of the fuel system.
- [NTSB NYC00FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA047.md): Beech 58TC · Hasbrouck Hts., NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1999 · N581BC · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC00FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA039.md): Beech S35 · Newark, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1999 · N8992M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were failure of the horizontal situation indicator for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's use of inappropriate medication.
- [NTSB NYC00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA016.md): Cessna 190 · Somerville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1999 · N195EL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind.
- [NTSB NYC00LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA005.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11F · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1999 · N606FE · Substantial damage
  > A divergent, longitudinal oscillation of undetermined origin on the center landing gear, which caused a failure of the center landing gear lower drag brace during landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC00FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA001.md): Cessna 401B · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1999 · N88VA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with the pitot covers installed. An additional cause was the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, while factors included the misleading airspeed indications, and the proximity…
- [NTSB NYC99LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA240.md): Airbus Industrie 319-131 · Sparta, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1999 · N821UA · No damage
  > The airplane's encounter with clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB NYC99LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA238.md): Beech F33A · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1999 · N100LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recover from a bounced landing. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention due to the loss of a spouse.
- [NTSB NYC99LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA225.md): Piper PA-28-201RT · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N8313R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain proper clearance over an obstacle.
- [NTSB NYC99LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA219.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Andover, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1999 · N8143E · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB NYC99FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA213.md): Cessna 172N · Sussex, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1999 · N737CJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind. Factor's in this accident were the tailwind condition and pressure to depart caused by other airplanes performing successful downwind departures.
- [NTSB IAD99LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA061.md): Schleicher ASW-19 · Bedminster, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1999 · N19DQ · Destroyed
  > the pilot's medical incapacitation after suffering a massive stroke.
- [NTSB NYC99LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA203.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Berlin, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1999 · N2721R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB NYC99LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA186.md): Pitts S-2A · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N6PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB NYC99LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA185.md): Cessna 150 · Manville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N714HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and improper use of the carburetor heat. A factor in the accident was determined to be the density altitude.
- [NTSB NYC99LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA182.md): Cessna 210 · Newton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N9712X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the oil cap after adding oil; the flight instructor's failure to insure the preflight was completed properly; and oil on the windshield obstructing forward vision.
- [NTSB NYC99IA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99IA175.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Belmar, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1999 · N121GP · Minor damage
  > The failure of the turbocharger clamp, resulting from improper welding settings during manufacture.
- [NTSB NYC99FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA169.md): Bell 206L-3 · Woodbridge, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N4NJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper takeoff procedure, which resulted in a loss of tailrotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB NYC99FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA150.md): Canadair F-86E · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N186JC · Destroyed
  > A failure in the fuel transfer system which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC99LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA131.md): Cessna 172 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1999 · N1223F · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructors failure to maintain climb airspeed during the go-around, which degraded climb performance, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were, delay in executing a go-around, retracting the flaps to 10…
- [NTSB NYC99FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA130.md): Cessna P206B · Piscataway, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1999 · N4724F · Destroyed
  > was a power loss for undetermined reason(s) while operating over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC99FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA125.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hillsborough, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1999 · N98122 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane's make and model.
- [NTSB NYC99LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA122.md): Boeing 737 · Newark, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1999 · N16703 · No damage
  > In flight encounter with turbulence which caused a flight attendant to fall and break two bones in his right leg.
- [NTSB NYC99LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA154.md): Cessna 172RG · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1999 · N9475B · Substantial damage
  > The right main landing gear collapsed for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC99LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA103.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Cross Keys, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1999 · N6894B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC99LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA095.md): Cessna 152 · Wall, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1999 · N48005 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper preflight preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD99LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1999 · N24707 · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA094.md): Cessna 172M · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1999 · N12469 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB NYC99FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA078.md): Deleeuw Sprint 1000 · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1999 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control, which resulted in an unintentional stall/spin after an engine failure. A factor in the accident was the engine failure, which occurred when the magneto piston seized within the cylinder sleeve during an overtemp event.
- [NTSB NYC99LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA076.md): Boeing 737-300 · Newark, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1999 · N17321 · No damage
  > The flight attendant's failure to follow cabin door opening procedures.
- [NTSB NYC99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA069.md): Saab-Scania 340A · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1999 · N343BE · No damage
  > Unanticipated in-flight turbulence.
- [NTSB NYC99LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA066.md): Cessna 172N · Berlin, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1999 · N737MJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to obtain the proper touch down point on the runway, and failure to perform a go-around. A factor relating to the accident was a sudden wind shift.
- [NTSB IAD99LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA028.md): Robinson R-22B · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1999 · N8041J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain rotor rpm and his failure to complete the autorotational descent. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's failure to fully deploy carburetor heat as directed in the Pilot's Operating Handbook.
- [NTSB NYC99FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA047.md): Cessna 310R · Kearny, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1999 · N87365 · Destroyed
  > a loss of elevator control for undetermined reasons.

## 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") = 1999
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NJ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=NJ&year=1999

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