# NTSB investigations, 1997: On ground/water collision with object

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 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 CHI98LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA042.md): Mooney M20K · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1997 · N252A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to continue the approach beyond decision height, when he could not see the runway; and his attempt to land without being properly aligned on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were: darkness, fog and and runway lights.
- [NTSB ANC98LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA010.md): Piper PA-31-T3 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1997 · N314SC · Substantial damage
  > An on-ground collision with an animal (moose). Factors in the accident were night VFR conditions that restricted the pilot's visual lookout, and the lack of an airport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB CHI98LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA033.md): Beech C90A · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1997 · N200HV · Substantial damage
  > the driver of the vehicle failed to yield the right-of-way to an airplane taxiing in a designated airport taxiway.
- [NTSB LAX98LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA030.md): Cessna 172P · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1997 · N98483 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a hangar while taxiing.
- [NTSB CHI98LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA026.md): Learjet 35A · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1997 · N62MB · Substantial damage
  > a deer that ran in front of the airplane during the takeoff phase. A factor in this accident was the lack of an airport perimeter fence to prevent deer from getting onto the runway.
- [NTSB NYC98LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA013.md): Beech 1900D · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1997 · N162ZV · Substantial damage
  > the tug driver's failure to obey a stop sign and his failure to yield right-of-way to the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW98FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA001.md): Boeing 727-51C · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1997 · N414EX · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the bus driver to yield the right of way to oncoming traffic due to his inadequate visual lookout. Factors were visibility restrictions, inadequate driver training by management, and the flight crew's inadequate visual lookout due to their…
- [NTSB CHI97LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA298.md): Cessna 172G · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1997 · N4375L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of the wrong taxi route (service road) and not maintaining clearance between his airplane's wing and a bus.
- [NTSB ATL97LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA132.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1997 · N9643K · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to properly plan his approach, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA247.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1997 · N3985P · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to see and avoid the tractor resulting in an on ground collision. A factor in this accident was the limited forward visibility from the cockpit of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX97LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA313.md): Cessna TU206F · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1997 · N8487Q · Substantial damage
  > the driver's failure to see the posted sign and yield to the landing aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL97LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA126.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164C · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1997 · N585CK · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to ensure the tailwheel was properly locked, while taking off on an asphalt runway, which led to loss of directional control and a ground swerve.
- [NTSB ANC97LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA127.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1997 · N27188 · Substantial damage
  > the baggage tug driver's disregard for wet taxiway/ramp conditions, which resulted in his inability to avoid a taxiing airplane as he came around the end of a concourse building. Darkness, rain, and the wet ramp conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW97LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA320.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Hayden, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1997 · N35164 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA97LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA194.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Hamilton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1997 · N52AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive speed taxispeed and failure to maintain wing clearance from a taxiway sign.
- [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 LAX97LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA290.md): Cessna 185 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1997 · N1023F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the clearance between the aircraft and the tree.
- [NTSB IAD97LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA109.md): Cessna 177 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N2827X · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA97LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA183.md): Cessna 150M · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N704AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain rotation speed. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and rough runway conditions were factors.
- [NTSB CHI97LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA249.md): Beech A36 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1997 · N4640M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment on the taxiway. Factors associated with the accident were the fence post, and the sunglare, which hindered the pilot's ability to see the fence post.
- [NTSB NYC97LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA164.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Manassas, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N23831 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of clearance between the aircraft and fuel truck, which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB LAX97LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA264.md): Cessna A150L · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N9903G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to land the airplane on a residential street, where the airplane subsequently hit a sign during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident were the student pilot becoming lost/disoriented during his cross country flight and…
- [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 FTW97LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA273.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2B · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1997 · N5351N · Substantial damage
  > Inaccurate compensation for wind conditions and improper recovery from a bounced landing by the CFI pilot in command. A factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW97LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA267.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N800SA · Substantial damage
  > inadequate visual lookout by the bus driver. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness and bright background lighting.
- [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 ANC97LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA094.md): Helio H295 · Ekwok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N6343V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC97LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA122.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Manchester, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1997 · N2111G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the high, wet grassy runway.
- [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 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 LAX97LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA191.md): Cessna 152 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N757HE · Substantial damage
  > an animal (elk) on the runway. Factors associated with the accident included: darkness, the pilot's inability to see the animal in sufficient time to avoid a collision, and the lack of a taller fence around the airport.
- [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 SEA97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA114.md): Cessna T207A · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N51SA · Substantial damage
  > A horse entering the runway after the aircraft touched down. Factors included no fence installed around part of the airstrip, and remedial action not possible.
- [NTSB FTW97LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA176.md): Lockheed P-38L · Galveston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1997 · N9005R · Minor damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft clearance from the ground vehicle.
- [NTSB SEA97LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA095.md): Cessna 172N · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1997 · N73934 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fuel truck parked near his taxi route. Factors include a dark night and a vehicle parked near the pilot's route of taxi.
- [NTSB FTW97LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA172.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Canon City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1997 · N2326H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout. A factor was the pilot's attention being diverted.
- [NTSB CHI97LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA109.md): Cessna 421C · Pierre, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1997 · N283PT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent activation of the number one throttle/power control. Factors were: the pilot left the cockpit unattended with the engines running and a wet ramp.
- [NTSB CHI97LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA108.md): Aerostar RXS-8 · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1997 · N71493 · No damage
  > the ground crewmember failed to maintain visual contact with the balloon, while it was landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the ground crewmember allowed her attention to be diverted while keeping a child out of harms way.
- [NTSB IAD97LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA057.md): Fokker F-27 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1997 · N280MA · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the driver of the van to set the parking brake before exiting the van.
- [NTSB SEA97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA077.md): de Havilland DHC-8 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1997 · N826PH · Substantial damage
  > failure of the ground marshaller to marshal the airplane into a correct parking place on the ramp, her failure to verify clearance between the right wing of the airplane and the ground de-ice cart, and failure of the flight crew to ensure clearance of the…
- [NTSB NYC97FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA062.md): Grumman American G-1159 · Flushing, NY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1997 · N117FJ · Substantial damage
  > the tower controller's inadequate service by clearing the airplane to land on the same runway, where he had previously cleared a maintenance vehicle to perform maintenance to the runway centerline lights. Factors related to the accident were: darkness,…
- [NTSB NYC97LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA065.md): Cessna 172 · Middletown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1997 · N733LK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to taxi on a motor vehicle access road at night, and his inadequate visual look out which resulted in the collision with an aluminum lamp post. A factor in this accident was the night condition.
- [NTSB LAX97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA124.md): Aerostar RX7 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1997 · N71150 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain safe altitude/clearance from another balloon, while landing in a crowded area.
- [NTSB ATL97LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA046.md): Cessna 152 · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1997 · N757HA · Substantial damage
  > inadequate visual lookout by the student pilot, which resulted in a collision with a parked trailer, while his attention was diverted. The proximity of the trailer was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA97LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA094.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1997 · N4345C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive taxispeed.
- [NTSB FTW97IA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA112.md): Boeing 757-2S7 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1997 · N902AW · Minor damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to comply with company procedures/directives to not taxi the aircraft beneath the bridge/overpass, and his misjudgment of clearance between the vertical stabilizer and the bridge/overpass.
- [NTSB MIA97LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA090.md): Cessna 172P · Jackson, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1997 · N98991 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxing. The reduced visibility was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI97TA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97TA070.md): Cessna 172 · Oconto, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 15, 1997 · N61914 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment and thus clearance with the snow drifts during takeoff. A factor was the distance the snow drifts extended past the runway edge.
- [NTSB MIA97LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA080.md): Piper PA-30 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1997 · N64TD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1997&occurrence=310&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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 310)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=310&year=1997

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