# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 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. Page 1 of 2 · 77 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX98FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA045.md): Cessna 152 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1997 · N757FT · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The solo student's failure to see and follow the other aircraft on the downwind as he had been instructed. Factors influencing this accident was the failure of the pilots in the other aircraft to see and avoid the aircraft encroaching on his flight path; the… - [NTSB CHI98LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA056.md): American AA-1 · Nevada, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1997 · N6214L · Substantial damage > a deer that ran onto the runway as the airplane was landing. The reduced light condition at dusk was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL98LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1997 · N93286 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's improper short field takeoff procedure and his decision to abort the takeoff after rotation. - [NTSB MIA98LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA034.md): Cessna 152 · Palatka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1997 · N68327 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to properly secure the oilcap/dipstick within it's integral oil filler tube during his preflight inspection. - [NTSB CHI98IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98IA035.md): Cessna 152 · Blaine, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1997 · N48863 · Minor damage > the fracture of the flap cable as a result of fatigue cracking. - [NTSB CHI98LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA030.md): Piper PA-38 · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1997 · N2536N · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's (CFI's) inadequate supervision of the flight, and his failure to ensure that control of the airplane was maintained. Factors associated with the accident were: the CFI's improper use of flaps, and subsequent contact with the runway… - [NTSB SEA98LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA029.md): Cessna 152 · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1997 · N5190B · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel which subsequently led to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI98LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA027.md): Champion 7ECA · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1997 · N7505F · Substantial damage > failure of the aircraft owner to reinstall the quick release hinge pins/safety pins, and failure of the pilot to notice the missing pins during the aircraft preflight, which resulted in separation of the main entry door during flight. - [NTSB LAX98LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA024.md): Cessna 152 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1997 · N49788 · Substantial damage > The student's inadvertent application of left brake during touchdown, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB IAD98LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA008.md): Cessna 152 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1997 · N4950A · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare during touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent encounter with terrain. - [NTSB ANC98LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA007.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1997 · N4380M · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. - [NTSB FTW98LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA023.md): Cessna 152 · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1997 · N93116 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise and subsequent collapse of the nose gear. - [NTSB NYC98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA014.md): Cessna 152 · Piqua, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1997 · N6154Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB LAX98FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA009.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Tracy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N11860 · Destroyed > The pilot's low operating altitude and his failure to maintain appropriate clearance during low level maneuvering flight. Contributing factors were transmission wires and the physical impairment that resulted from the effects of the over-the-counter… - [NTSB LAX98FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA006.md): Cessna 152 · Julian, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1997 · N67293 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the loss of aircraft control. Contributing was the pilot's overconfidence in his ability, clouds, and rain. - [NTSB NYC98LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA003.md): Cessna 152 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1997 · N94999 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. - [NTSB FTW98LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA017.md): Cessna A152 · Rockwall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1997 · N4957A · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and her failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing. Factors were the wind gust and the turbulence. - [NTSB ATL97LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA141.md): Tomlinson Pober Super ACE · Lebanon, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1997 · N54JT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow normal checklist procedures that resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB ATL97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA138.md): Champion 7ECA · Fairview, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1997 · N1817G · Substantial damage > fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: an inability to attain a proper touchdown point, which led to the runway overrun. - [NTSB ANC97LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA151.md): Piper PA-22 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1997 · N5840Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane. - [NTSB ANC97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA137.md): Piper PA-12 · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N7894H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight which failed to detect water contamination in the fuel tanks. Factors were the worn gaskets on the fuel tank caps, and the pilot's decision to abort the partial power precautionary landing. - [NTSB FTW97LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA333.md): Cessna 152 · Zavalla, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N89268 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, becoming lost/disoriented during the flight, and selection of unsuitable terrain for an emergency/precautionary landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the hazy weather condition, and rough terrain in the… - [NTSB LAX97LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA309.md): Cessna 152 · Imperial, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N65273 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and to arrest porpoising after an improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were the misjudging of distance and speed during a downwind landing. - [NTSB ATL97LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA125.md): Cessna 152 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N6216Q · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's (CFI's) inaccurate assessment of fuel available for the flight, and his improper in-flight planning/decision by continuing the training flight with minimal fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA169.md): Piper PA-12 · Spencerport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N7682H · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing. The crosswind was a related factor. - [NTSB MIA97LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA235.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Villa Rica, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1997 · N5713Z · Substantial damage > Inadequate runway maintenance by the pilot for allowing trees to be in close proximity of the runway and failure to maintain clearance from the trees. - [NTSB CHI97LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA264.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Glenwood, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1997 · N23236 · Substantial damage > failure of the student pilot to maintain the correct airspeed for a go-around maneuver, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ANC97LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA123.md): Champion 7ECA · Kaktovik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1997 · N5507H · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor related to the accident was the rocky terrain. - [NTSB ATL97LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA120.md): Cessna 152 · Dunlap, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N6270H · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC97LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA157.md): Champion 7ECA · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1997 · N4178Y · Substantial damage > an inadequate weld repair, which resulted in insufficient structural strength of the left main gear. - [NTSB FTW97LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA281.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1997 · N94912 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot in the Cessna 172 to maintain clearance from the Cessna 152 aircraft. - [NTSB LAX97LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA240.md): Cessna 152 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N4594B · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to departure, and his failure to perform sufficient en route fuel consumption calculations during the cross-country flight. - [NTSB MIA97LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA209.md): Grumman American AA-1B · New Albany, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1997 · N1493R · Substantial damage > a forced landing due to an undetermined complete loss of engine power, and subsequent impact with tress. - [NTSB MIA97LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA205.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Mooresville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N7636S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on landing resulting in a go-around, and a subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB ATL97LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA098.md): Piper PA-12 · Swansboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N7799H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusting winds. - [NTSB IAD97LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA097.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N9883L · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which fail to provide an adequate fuel supply - [NTSB LAX97LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA233.md): Cessna 152 · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N64954 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during takeoff. - [NTSB FTW97LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA244.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N69073 · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's failure to refuel before taking off on the remainder of the flight after making a precautionary landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot becoming lost and disoriented, and the lack of suitable terrain for a… - [NTSB ATL97LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA102.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Smithfield, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1997 · N2600N · Substantial damage > an animal (deer) on the runway. Factors associated with the accident were: the light condition at dusk, and failure or inability of the flight crew to see the deer in time to avoid a collision. - [NTSB FTW97LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA243.md): Cessna 152 · Gorman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N6099L · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing. Factors relating to the accident were: a fluctuation in the electrical system, due to an undetermined reason, the student pilot's lack of… - [NTSB LAX97LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA220.md): Cessna 152 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1997 · N96736 · Substantial damage > The dual student's premature rotation and failure to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which lead to a stall/mush and loss of control in-flight, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor in this accident was the flight… - [NTSB MIA97LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA193.md): Cessna 152 · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N64936 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilots complacency. - [NTSB MIA97FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA188.md): Beech 77 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N1821B · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the student pilot to remain clear of obstructions, while attempting to make a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI97LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA182.md): Champion 7ECA · Willard, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N7506F · Substantial damage > remedial action delayed by the flight instructor. A factor in this accident was the instructor's lack of recent experience in this type airplane. - [NTSB CHI97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA169.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1997 · N2455F · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during a go-around (aborted landing). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare for landing, the reduced light conditions at… - [NTSB NYC97FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA118.md): Cessna 152 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1997 · N93908 · Destroyed > The pilot's excessive maneuver at a low altitude, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB FTW97LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA218.md): Cessna 152 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1997 · N6182U · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI97LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA161.md): Cessna 152 · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1997 · N68454 · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of his clearance around the parked vehicle. A factor was the location of the parked vehicle. - [NTSB CHI97LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA152.md): Cessna 152 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1997 · N66980 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane by overcompensating with the rudder. Factors associated with the accident were the excessive airspeed and the soft terrain. - [NTSB SEA97LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA123.md): Piper PA-38 · Fruitland, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N2362K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors include his improper inflight decision to attempt to fly through a mountain pass under high density altitude conditions in an aircraft that was operating near the limits of its… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41505&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 ('41505')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41505&year=1997 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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