Has N198WA been in an accident?

Yes. N198WA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N198WA?

N198WA is a 1970 Beech 99A (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number U142.

N198WA — 1970 Beech 99A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N198WA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: U142
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: 99A
Year: 1970
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: P&w Pt6a Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA16LA137Mar 2, 2016Rockland, MENo injuries
The airplane’s encounter with isolated severe turbulence, which resulted in substantial airframe damage.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1970 Beech 99A).

Apr 25, 2017deregistered — Wiggins Airways Inc

Frequently asked

Has N198WA been in an accident?: Yes. N198WA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N198WA?: N198WA is a 1970 Beech 99A (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number U142.

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