# NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R-985 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB FTW98LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA080.md): Beech E18S · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1997 · N4980V · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > failure of the pilot in the 2nd airplane (N4980V) to see-and-avoid the standing airplane (N2069C). Related factors were: darkness, and inadequate (vague) instructions issued by the UPS ramp controller.
- [NTSB NYC98LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA044.md): Consolidated-Vultee BT-13A · Oxford, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1997 · N67868 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA058.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Lecompte, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1997 · N2LU · Substantial damage
  > a loose battery cover, due to improper installation by maintenance personnel, that became jammed with an elevator control rod and restricted the movement of the elevator control system, which subsequently led to an uncontrolled impact with a tree, shortly…
- [NTSB FTW98FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA028.md): Weatherly 620B · Cee Vee, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1997 · N46278 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB LAX98LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA015.md): Beech D17S · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N67736 · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and improper fuel management. Contributing factors were the nighttime conditions and the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA007.md): Beech G18S · Crosbyton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1997 · N9312Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance which resulted in diminished carburetor heat effectiveness due to missing alternate air doors. Contributing were conducive carburetor icing weather conditions, low ceilings during the emergency descent, and the lack of suitable terrain…
- [NTSB CHI98LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA003.md): Beech E18S · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1997 · N916TM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure identify the unsafe condition (vortex turbulence) which existed due to departing airplane and his subsequent inability to control the airplane once encountering the turbulence.
- [NTSB NYC97LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA181.md): Boeing Stearman PT-17 · Geneseo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N64604 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI97LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA278.md): Schweizer G-164B · Larimore, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1997 · N8326K · Destroyed
  > the pilot delaying the swath run turnaround maneuver at the end of the field boundary, and his failure to maintain clearance between the airplane and the high tension wires. A factor was the pilot's inattentiveness regarding the time to begin the swath run…
- [NTSB CHI97LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA242.md): Boeing B75N1 · Lone Rock, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1997 · N75939 · Substantial damage
  > a locked right brake which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain direction control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI97LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA219.md): Weatherly 201C · Stephen, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1997 · N9054W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA169.md): Weatherly 620B · Newdale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1997 · N9022H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning preparation which resulted in the aircraft exceeding the maximum gross weight, and inability to climb. A factor was high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI97LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA211.md): Waco UPF-7 · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N30136 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain safe altitude/clearance from the terrain. Factors relating to this accident were: the hazy weather condition, the resultant difficulty in keeping the other airplane in sight, and the pilot's diverted attention, while looking…
- [NTSB MIA97LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA198.md): Grumman G-164B · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1997 · N903X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, and improper flare during an emergency (precautionary) landing, which resulted in a hard touchdown and subsequent nose over. Factors related to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB CHI97LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA184.md): Weatherly 201C · Buffalo, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1997 · N1299W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Water on the runway and the soft terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB ANC97LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA090.md): Beech D18S · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1997 · N765D · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI97LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA167.md): Grumman G-164 · Council Grove, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1997 · N663B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing and the fence post. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inability to see the fence post due to the high vegetation, and the soft dirt.
- [NTSB LAX97LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA201.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Lemoore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N450MF · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent overload failure of the main landing gear. Related factors were a left crosswind and partial loss of the right wheel…
- [NTSB FTW97LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA186.md): Snow S2C · Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1997 · N1619S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA167.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Hatch, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1997 · N7696 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires. A factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB MIA97LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA146.md): Grumman G-164B · Ackerman, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1997 · N6601Q · Substantial damage
  > installation of an incorrect fuel filter in the fuel tanker, which allowed water-contaminated fuel being dispensed into the aircraft, subsequent partial loss of engine power on initial takeoff climb, and a forced landing. The lack of suitable terrain for a…
- [NTSB LAX97LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA130.md): Boeing Stearman B75N1 · Victorville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1997 · N68800 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC97LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA046.md): Beech G18S · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1997 · N555CG · Substantial damage
  > fracture of a propeller blade tip.
- [NTSB LAX97FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA108.md): Beech H18 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1997 · N7969K · Destroyed
  > loss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s).

## 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 ('52008'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=52008&year=1997

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