# NTSB investigations, 1999, SC

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 MIA00FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA058.md): Aero Commander 500 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1999 · N6261B · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to attempt VFR flight into known instrument flight conditions, willful disregard of FAA Automated Flight Service Station weather forecast/weather observations, failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while…
- [NTSB MIA00FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA056.md): Beech E-90 · Beaufort, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1999 · N75CF · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-commands failure to maintain the appropriate altitude (minimum descent altitude) during an area surveillance radar (ASR) approach, resulting in an in-flight collision with swampy terrain. Contributing to the accident was the co-pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB MIA00LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA040.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pelzer, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1999 · N3848K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to recognize and compensate for changing wind conditions while on final approach and landing and his failure to initiate a timely go-around, resulting in collision with trees and a utility pole.
- [NTSB MIA00LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA032.md): Beech 90 · St. George, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1999 · N866A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and failure to ensure adequate fuel to safely complete the flight resulting in fuel exhaustion and engine failure, and his inadequate compensation for the wind that resulted a forced landing short of the…
- [NTSB ATL00LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA014.md): Champion 7ECA · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1999 · N2570F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff/initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA00LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA018.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Newberry, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1999 · N2648P · Substantial damage
  > a fire in the cockpit caused by the exhaust muffler, which resulted in a forced landing in a field, and subsequent impact with a berm.
- [NTSB MIA99FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA232.md): Beech C24R · Pickens, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1999 · N67198 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly preflight plan and prepare for the flight's fuel consumption resulting in engine loss of power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent inflight collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA99LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA227.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Perry, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1999 · N7529 · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight collision with the ground due to inadequate liftoff airspeed, and the pilot's improper use of flaps, which resulted in too low of an altitude to sustain flight.
- [NTSB MIA99LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA221.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N82974 · Substantial damage
  > The improper position of the fuel selector by the pilot-in-command resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Also, the inadequate altitude flown by the pilot on final approach preventing a landing on the runway following the loss of engine…
- [NTSB MIA99LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA209.md): Cessna 150M · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1999 · N3206V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while in descent for landing due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly plan and load the fuel required, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA202.md): Beech C23 · Seneca, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N63TW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare, landed hard, bounced, departed the runway, which resulted in an impact with a ditch and embankment. A factor in this accident was the improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA189.md): Boeing HU-369-OH6A · Murrells Inlet, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1999 · N6247A · Substantial damage
  > An inflight loss of control due to loss of tail rotor effectiveness as a result of the pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds and improper weather evaluation.
- [NTSB MIA99LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA174.md): Cessna T210N · Seneca, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N6407N · Substantial damage
  > The PIC's improper fuel management resulting in loss of engine power during approach to landing due to fuel starvation and the subsequent collision with trees and a residence during an emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the PIC's failure to…
- [NTSB MIA99LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA164.md): Cessna 177RG · Timmonsville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1999 · N1982Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the improper installation and in-flight separation of an engine cylinder.
- [NTSB ATL99LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA100.md): Cessna 177RG · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1999 · N39PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL99LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA099.md): Cessna A185F · Chapin, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1999 · N881FD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the collision with a utility wire.
- [NTSB MIA99LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA153.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1999 · N7173R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB ATL99LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA079.md): Cessna 150J · Seneca, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1999 · N50943 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB MIA99FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA125.md): Piper PA-16 · Hardeeville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1999 · N5796H · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons while in a descent and the subsequent collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL99LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA063.md): Cessna 185 · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1999 · N185MN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather information that resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were gusting winds, and a tail wind.
- [NTSB MIA99LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA112.md): Cessna 15OF · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1999 · N8397G · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing to a highway. This resulted in the left main landing gear colliding with a rain grate separating the left main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power…
- [NTSB ATL99LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA052.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Laurens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1999 · N345RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's disregard for current wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were the tailwind and wet runway surface.
- [NTSB MIA99LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA093.md): Scott A. George Jr. Fisher Celebrity · Simpsonville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1999 · N1122V · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to the failure of a plastic 90-degree fitting at the inlet fitting of the carburetor.
- [NTSB MIA99LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA090.md): Cessna 172P · Pelion, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1999 · N65770 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing roll as a result of improper recovery from a bounced landing and the subsequent excursion from the runway, collision with the adjacent terrain, and collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL99LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA047.md): Balloon Works AX-8 · Beech Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1999 · N32877 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the balloon checklist that resulted in a ground fire that destroyed the balloon envelope.
- [NTSB MIA99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA069.md): Beech A36 · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1999 · N4976M · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power caused by an oil leak at the oil filter adapter, resulting in a broken connecting rod, a subsequent forced landing and impact with rough terrain.

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

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

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