# NTSB investigations, 1998, VA

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 NYC99LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA035.md): Beech 36 · Mathews, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1998 · N3237Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with less than full-down flaps. Contributing factors were the wet landing surface and the tree.
- [NTSB NYC99LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA034.md): Univair 7GC-AA · Garner, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1998 · N31253 · Substantial damage
  > A jammed right wheel for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD99FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA023.md): Armbruster MINI-500 · Midland, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1998 · N500GH · Destroyed
  > the improper repair of the engine following a previous engine seizure which resulted in the loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB IAD99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA019.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Melfa, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1998 · N1685H · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD99FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA008.md): Learjet 45 · Wallops Island, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1998 · N454LJ · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain/maintain alignment with the water pool, which resulted in the loss of control. Factors in the accident were the inadequate preflight planning of the flight test facility and the airplane manufacturer which resulted in…
- [NTSB IAD98FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA103.md): Beech T-34B · Quantico, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1998 · N669MC · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight instructor to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB IAD98LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA088.md): Cessna 152 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1998 · N89074 · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A related factor was wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC98LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA151.md): Cessna A185F · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N1481F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with water.
- [NTSB IAD98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA077.md): Bennett Piel Emeraude · Hillsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1998 · N86WB · Substantial damage
  > A blocked fuel strainer due to an inadequate maintenance inspection by the previous owner, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB IAD98LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA075.md): Hoffmann Fisher FP 404 · Louisa, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1998 · N6188X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD98LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA073.md): Saab-Scania F-35 Draken · Oceana, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1998 · N156XD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the fuel system.
- [NTSB IAD98FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA068.md): Beech F33A · Delaplane, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N6033U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision which led to VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance resulting in collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were…
- [NTSB NYC98LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA121.md): Cawood Fisher Classic · Abingdon, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N485AJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane which resulted in water contamination of the fuel system. A factor was the location of the fuel tank's sump.
- [NTSB IAD98LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA065.md): Piper PA-30 · Floyd, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N7794Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper selection of fuel tank position resulting in fuel starvation of both engines.
- [NTSB IAD98FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA061.md): Sukhoi SU-29 · Manassas, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1998 · N292SU · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB NYC98LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA118.md): Morrison Rans S-12 · Gum Spring, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N91337 · Substantial damage
  > A loose/partially disconnected engine intake fuel line which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot's delayed (late) flare prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB IAD98LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA058.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1998 · N1142C · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare. A related factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB IAD98LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA051.md): Cessna P210N · Chesterfield, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1998 · N4543K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC98LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA098.md): Masak Scimitar · Hardscrabble, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1998 · N102PX · Substantial damage
  > The pilots encounter with an unexpected downdraft.
- [NTSB NYC98LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA096.md): Beech C-50 · Ford, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1998 · N377B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power simultaneously on both engines as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD98LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA046.md): Let L-23 · New Castle, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1998 · N55BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn to reverse direction. A factor was his improper use of the speed brake.
- [NTSB NYC98LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA085.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Elk Garden, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1998 · N31226 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper weather evaluation. The gusty wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA081.md): Cessna 172M · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1998 · N80512 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an encounter with a fence on uneven terrain and a nose over.
- [NTSB IAD98LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA038.md): Champion 7ECA · Castlewood, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1998 · N7507F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point and the delayed execution of the go around. A contributing factor was the fence.
- [NTSB IAD98GA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98GA039.md): Bell 412 · Quantico, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 12, 1998 · N82628 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance above the terrain and the lack of management oversight of aircrews and equipment.
- [NTSB NYC98LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA074.md): Beech A36 · Lynchburgh, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1998 · N1559X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the number six connecting rod bolt due to improper maintenance.
- [NTSB IAD98FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA032.md): Cessna 172P · Langley Afb, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1998 · N62082 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions, and the subsequent loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. A factor in the accident was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB IAD98LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA033.md): Cessna 152 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1998 · N25275 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC98LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA068.md): Zwart KIT FOX Vixen · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N955F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller drive train after the pilot/builder installed an improper drive belt.
- [NTSB NYC98LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA122.md): Goins Sonerai II LTS · Suffolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1998 · N426AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial takeoff climb. Factors related to the accident were habit interference, the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model, and the trees.

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

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

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