# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 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 MIA98LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA044.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1997 · N9640J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel management and improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Related factors were: the light conditions at dusk, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced…
- [NTSB SEA98LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA025.md): Cessna 177 · Thompson Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1997 · N2988X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper remedial action when confronted with a porpoised landing. A factor was his failure to execute a go-around maneuver.
- [NTSB IAD98LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA016.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bally, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1997 · N8068Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Related factors were tailwind, and lack of total experience.
- [NTSB MIA98FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA039.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Lansing, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1997 · N9613P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire.
- [NTSB CHI98LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA047.md): Hall RV-6 · Blair, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1997 · N36AH · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue failure of the torque tube outside of the weld and the fractured pilot's side left rudder pedal.
- [NTSB MIA98LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA033.md): Mooney M20C · Sparta, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1997 · N78952 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight decision and his inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors are self induced pressure, mountainous terrain, and low clouds.
- [NTSB LAX98LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA035.md): Beech C23 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1997 · N3724Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough terrain that resulted in a nose over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW98LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA042.md): Mooney M20C · Ozona, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1997 · N1360W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA039.md): Cessna 175 · Arnaudville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1997 · N9437B · Substantial damage
  > a cracked fuel line, which allowed air to enter the line and lead to fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A related factor was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA98LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA009.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Midvale, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1997 · N9332J · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the pole. A factor contributing to the accident was the pole.
- [NTSB CHI98LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA020.md): Mooney M20C · St Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N9449V · Substantial damage
  > failure of the alternator's front bearing, depletion of battery power, and failure of the emergency landing gear extension handcrank to engage during the pilot's attempt to perform the emergency procedure.
- [NTSB ATL98LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA005.md): Mooney M20C · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N3426X · Substantial damage
  > The undetermined malfunction of the nose gear steering assembly that resulted in the loss of directional control during a full stop landing. A factor was the rough and uneven runway condition..
- [NTSB IAD98LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA006.md): Aviat A-1 · Duxbury, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N9614B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. A related factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA004.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1997 · N7742W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind direction and his failure to initiate a go-around. Contributing factors were the tailwind, wet runway, and utility pole.
- [NTSB NYC97FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA186.md): Cessna 172 · Normalville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1997 · N35405 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate clearance above an unlighted ridgeline in clouds and fog at night, and his decision to not file an IFR flight plan and his VFR flight into IMC conditions.
- [NTSB CHI97LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA299.md): Beech C23 · Champaign, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1997 · N1851Z · Substantial damage
  > an undetermined engine and/or oil system failure that resulted in an oil leak and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was: high vegetation (corn crop) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB SEA97LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA214.md): Cessna 172RG · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1997 · N64ML · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to adequately perform remedial action, and her failure to abort the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident include the premature rotation of the airplane by the dual student, the failure of the dual student to…
- [NTSB FTW97LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA355.md): American General AG5B · Texarkana, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1997 · N1194L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, by failing to ensure timely refueling of the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX97FA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA328.md): Beech C23 · Torrance, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1997 · N543JL · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to attain and maintain adequate airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent collision with a building.
- [NTSB NYC97LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA180.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Leroy, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N2480R · Substantial damage
  > a lack of fluid in the brake reservoir, and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with defective brakes, which led to an overrun during landing and a collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW97LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA359.md): Shutt Marquart MA-5 · Pecos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N82ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during a forced landing following a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for an undetermined reason. Factors were the gusty winds and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX97LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA314.md): Hallam RV-6 · Woodlake, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N93SJ · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to accurately determine the quantity of fuel onboard the airplane before flight, and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC97LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA167.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Brickerville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1997 · N8262K · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as a result of the pilot performing a takeoff with the fuel selector in the 'OFF' position.
- [NTSB SEA97LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA184.md): Mooney M20C · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N9666M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI97LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA253.md): Piper PA-28-121 · Glencoe, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N2228Z · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent collision with trees. Factors associated with the accident were: the crosswind, and proximity of trees.
- [NTSB CHI97FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA252.md): Beech 76 · New Richmond, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1997 · N18960 · Destroyed
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action and the flight crew's lack of aircraft control. A factor was loss of control while maneuvering downwind by one of the pilot's.
- [NTSB NYC97LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA158.md): Cessna 172 RG · Quinton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1997 · N9647B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe landing gear condition. A factor in the accident was the loss of electrical power.
- [NTSB FTW97FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA295.md): Lancair 320 · Dillon, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · N360GB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) conditions, and failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: low ceiling, rain, and…
- [NTSB FTW97LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA283.md): Wonder RV-6 · Franktown, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1997 · N443MW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was the uneven runway surface.
- [NTSB FTW97LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA287.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Arthur City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N7014P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the landing. Factors were the wet, grass runway.
- [NTSB ATL97LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA106.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Bunnell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N4138Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to ensure the airplane had adequate airspeed for banner pickup/towing operations, which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent contact with the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA269.md): Mooney M20C · Sarepta, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N777TU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment (drugs) resulting in his becoming disoriented and the ensuing loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the inaccurate navigation chart.
- [NTSB CHI97FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA196.md): Mooney M20A · White Bear, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N8394E · Destroyed
  > pilot incapacitation due to a stroke.
- [NTSB CHI97LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA180.md): Cessna 172RG · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1997 · N6280R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot inadvertently executed a wheels up landing.
- [NTSB ATL97LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA089.md): Cessna 175A · Panama City Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1997 · N6844E · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to account for the reduced braking effectiveness on the wet/grass airstrip, which resulted in an overrun and encounter with a ditch. Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the pilot to obtain weather information before…
- [NTSB CHI97LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA175.md): Beech C23 · Wamego, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N6535R · Substantial damage
  > inaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight and ultimately fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the powerlines and the parachutists over the runway.
- [NTSB CHI97LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA148.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Houghton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1997 · N8872J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper starting procedures and failure to set the parking brakes.
- [NTSB MIA97LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA163.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Yakkama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1997 · N7931P · Substantial damage
  > a complete loss of engine power due to the separation of the connecting rod bolts, resulting in a forced landing and impact with a tree. A factor in this accident was improper installation of the rod bolts by a mechanic.
- [NTSB CHI97LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA130.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1997 · N8309L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the aircraft's speed and runway distance available. Factors were an off-field ditch and a tailwind condition.
- [NTSB SEA97FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA105.md): Cessna 182 · Clinton, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N5434B · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate prior arrangements for formation flight by the pilot-in-command of the Cessna 182, N5434B, and his subsequent failure to see-and-avoid the Piper PA-28R, N5270T. Factors were: the Cessna pilot's visibility of the Piper impaired by the sun;…
- [NTSB MIA97LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA156.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Wilgrove, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N3976R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing short of the intended destination airport.
- [NTSB ANC97LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA073.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Togiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1997 · N86801 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to properly compensate for crosswind conditions. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC97LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA057.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1997 · N333HT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight, and a foreign object (can) that became jammed under the rudder pedal, which resulted in an inadvertent activation of the right brake.
- [NTSB FTW97LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA157.md): Beech BE-95 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1997 · N2702Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main gear due to improper repair by the company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC97FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA069.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Farmingville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1997 · N4400T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Related factors were: excessive fuel consumption rate, and obstructions (trees and house) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB SEA97LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA078.md): Cessna 177B · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1997 · N35034 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Factors relating to the accident include: a blown (failed) nose tire, and soft terrain beside the runway.
- [NTSB ATL97LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA051.md): Maule MXT-7 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1997 · N97SS · Substantial damage
  > inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The crosswind, the pilot's lack of experience in crosswind conditions, and the proximity of trees were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW97WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97WA133.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Tejupilco, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 16, 1997 · N5968F · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA124.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1997 · N4860T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to remove completely ice/frost from the wing, impeding the airplane's aerodynamic performance. Factors were wing contamination by frost and ice.
- [NTSB LAX97LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA095.md): Cessna 172RG · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1997 · N80138 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to follow the airplane's before landing checklist and verify the landing gear was fully extended before landing. Factors in the accident were anxiety and diversion of the pilot's attention due to fuel gauge readings.

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## 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 ('41514'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41514&year=1997

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