# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, 1997

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB FTW98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA077.md): Cessna 180J · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N121KS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, by allowing the airplane to get in a situation, where he could not compensate for wind conditions. A related factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX98LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA060.md): Cessna 180H · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1997 · N123LJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. Related factors were the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC98LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA042.md): Cessna 182P · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1997 · N20710 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The tail wind component and an encounter with a ditch were related factors.
- [NTSB MIA98LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA028.md): Cessna 182A · Parkton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1997 · N5883B · Substantial damage
  > improper installation of an auto battery cable which led to an in-flight fire due to the chaffed cable.
- [NTSB LAX98GA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98GA029.md): Cessna 182R · Markleeville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 3, 1997 · N2043E · Destroyed
  > the pilot-passenger's failure to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed to avoid collision with terrain, and the pilot-in-command's diverted attention and failure to recognize a deteriorating situation in time to effect a safe recovery.
- [NTSB LAX98LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA023.md): Cessna 182Q · Hamburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1997 · N759TA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and overload failure of the nose gear. High terrain (obstruction) near the approach end of the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW98LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA026.md): Cessna 182P · Thompsons, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N10DG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from a disconnected carburetor float due to improper maintenance. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA020.md): Cessna 180J · Chama, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1997 · N7527K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during its landing roll. Encounter with an embankment (dirt bank) was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC98LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA002.md): Cessna 182B · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N7269E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging the touchdown point, which resulted in landing short of the sand bar and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB NYC98LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA008.md): Boeing Stearman PT-17 · Elkton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1997 · N49760 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate lookout by the pilot of the Cessna and his failure to maintain adequate clearance between his airplane and the active runway. A factor in the accident was the lack of taxiway hold signs or lines.
- [NTSB ANC97LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA157.md): Cessna 180 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1997 · N4900A · Substantial damage
  > The distorted/misaligned main landing gear, and an improper maintenance repair of the main landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI97LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA307.md): Cessna 182 · Dassel, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1997 · N7331Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the airstrip. Factors associated with the accident were the high vegetation which skewed the pilot's visual perception of threshold, and the embankment which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB FTW97FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA340.md): Cessna 182N · Montrose, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1997 · N9043G · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, preparation and decision making. A related factor was the improper use of flaps.
- [NTSB MIA97LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA241.md): Cessna 182B · Paris, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N2794G · Substantial damage
  > Temporary loss of engine power for undetermined reasons res ulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX97LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA316.md): Cessna 182B · Madera, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N81MK · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to compute the fuel required and the fuel available. The pilot's decision to extend his downwind beyond gliding distance of the runway after entering the traffic pattern was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX97LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA306.md): Cessna 182Q · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N7586S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind,
- [NTSB CHI97LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA273.md): Cessna 188B · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N21639 · Substantial damage
  > failure of a connecting rod in the engine assembly, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: lack of a recommended engine overhaul, and the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX97LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA301.md): Beech H35 · Goleta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1997 · N222M · Destroyed
  > was a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA97LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA236.md): Cessna 182Q · Butler, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1997 · N86TC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a landing attempt after adding power to recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA124.md): Cessna 180H · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1997 · N91412 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. Factors were the gusty wind conditions, and the pilot's misjudging the wind information.
- [NTSB CHI97LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA243.md): Cessna 182P · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1997 · N125MW · Substantial damage
  > wake turbulence from another airplane encountered at an altitude which precluded regaining control of the airplane by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC97LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA116.md): Cessna 180 · Port Ashton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1997 · N9044M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind and soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA97LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA179.md): Cessna 180B · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1997 · N929AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC97LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA111.md): Cessna 180 · Umiat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1997 · N2707X · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear while taxiing to parking.
- [NTSB CHI97LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA237.md): Cessna 182F · Haviland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N3265U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to obtain and/or maintain proper runway alignment during a night landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the airplane's inoperative landing lights, the airport's inoperative runway edge lights, and…
- [NTSB FTW97LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA279.md): Cessna 180 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1997 · N9320C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll (at night).
- [NTSB CHI97LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA215.md): Cessna 182 · Chippewa Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N5820B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply, and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX97LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA252.md): Cessna 182N · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1997 · N9099G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of maintenance personnel to adequately repair the pitch trim system and ensure that it was properly rigged, and the pilot's failure to maintain pitch control due to the distraction at liftoff of the mistrim condition.
- [NTSB LAX97LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA249.md): Cessna 182G · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1997 · N2164R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD97LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA098.md): Cessna 182K · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1997 · N2539R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance and his failure to execute a go around.
- [NTSB IAD97LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA100.md): Cessna 182H · Pedrictown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N1858X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB ANC97FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FAMS1.md): Cessna 182F · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N3186U · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA97LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA151.md): Cessna 182P · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1997 · N9932E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC97LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA113.md): Cessna 182N · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1997 · N8970G · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's improper flare, and the certificated flight instructor's delayed decision to add power, which resulted in the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX97LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA203.md): Cessna 180 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1997 · N3343D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the elevator and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's application of full power following the loss of directional control, which increased…
- [NTSB SEA97LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA131.md): Cessna 182C · Hardin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N8522T · Substantial damage
  > the student's delay in initiating a go-around. A factor relating to the accident was: the sunglare.
- [NTSB SEA97LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA127.md): Cessna 182 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N6302A · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing. The gusty quartering crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB IAD97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA077.md): Cessna 182P · Wentworth, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N20892 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate preflight planning to determine the suitability of an unimproved field for landing.
- [NTSB LAX97LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA190.md): Cessna 182 · Lamont, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · N6495A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate fuel for the flight.
- [NTSB ANC97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA077.md): Cessna 180 · Shaktoolik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N24EJ · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB ANC97LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA076.md): Cessna 180F · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N2175Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition with gusts and downdrafts.
- [NTSB LAX97WA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97WA194.md): Cessna 180 · Rancho Santa Yn, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 19, 1997 · N9279C · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX97LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA184.md): Cessna 182G · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1997 · N3165S · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to perform either preflight or en route fuel consumption calculations. The pilot's decision to fly the aircraft without the required pilot's operating handbook (POH) on board was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB MIA97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA169.md): Cessna Wren 182G-460 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N3182S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, by failure to survey the takeoff area, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Upsloping terrain and high vegetation in the takeoff area were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC97LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA094.md): Cessna 182P · Red Hook, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N7322S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB FTW97LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA195.md): Cessna 182K · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N2740Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA153.md): Cessna 182P · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1997 · N1530M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a collision with a runway light.
- [NTSB FTW97LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA143.md): Cessna 180D · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1997 · N6484X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane directional control. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI97LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA082.md): Cessna 182 · Kirksville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1997 · N869L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to adequately compensate for the wind conditions on the runway during landing roll. Factors included the crosswind and gusts.
- [NTSB FTW97LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA093.md): Cessna 180K · Valentine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1997 · N19694 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and the excessive airspeed during the approach and landing. A factor was the dirt bank paralleling the airstrip.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17026&year=1997&page=2

## 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") = 1997
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17026'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17026&year=1997

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