# NTSB investigations, 1997: On ground/water encounter with terrain/water

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 NYC98LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA050.md): Beech 1900D · Windsor Locks, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1997 · N140ZV · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate snow removal by airport personnel. Contributing factors were the snowbank and whiteout conditions.
- [NTSB ATL98LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA015.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1997 · N39995 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, during the landing roll.
- [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 ANC98LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA009.md): Cessna 185F · Barrow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1997 · N61500 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the presence of gravel/sand in the takeoff area.
- [NTSB FTW98LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA035.md): Pilatus PC-6 · Lexington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1997 · N19TX · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor relating to the accident was: the uneven terrain (with swales) at the edge of the landing area.
- [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 FTW98LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA025.md): Beech A36TC · Stratford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N42AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath with the airplane resulting in the airplane not touching down at the proper touchdown point on the runway. A factor was the unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB MIA97LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA252.md): Cessna A188B · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1997 · N731RP · Destroyed
  > The intentional operation of the airplane from an unsuitable takeoff area by the pilot-in-command and inadvertent rotation of the airplane after encountering rising terrain on the runway.
- [NTSB SEA97LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA205.md): Cessna U206F · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N7494Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision for taking off in the meteorological conditions present at the time. Factors include a high density altitude, gusty winds, downdrafts, and soft terrain in the area of the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC97LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA140.md): Cessna U206F · King Salmon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1997 · N7032Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors were the sand bar and the pilot's failure to use all available waterway for the takeoff.
- [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 ANC97LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA125.md): Cessna 185 · Karluk, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1997 · N3RY · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Related factors were: the direct left crosswind, and the soft sand.
- [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 ANC97LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA118.md): Piper PA-18 · Circle, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N339T · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, and his selection of a landing area with high vegetation in the landing path. Factors which contributed to the accident were fatigue and the high vegatation.
- [NTSB FTW97LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA288.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Briggs, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1997 · N37VV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the high vegetation on the side of the runway.
- [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 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 FTW97LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA235.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Whitewright, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1997 · N8326S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff. A factor was the dirt bank (terrace).
- [NTSB ATL97LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA088.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Ridgely, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1997 · N6128W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he failed to account for the high temperature and high density altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Factors were the tall crops and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI97LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA176.md): Maule M5C · Lino Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N5643Y · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his the improper lowering of flaps for takeoff, his failure to use a longer available area for takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff before there was an insufficient amount of area…
- [NTSB IAD97LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA089.md): Piper PA-28 · Morgantown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1997 · N9268W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a landing on and his failure to align with an unlighted runway at night. Factors were the lack of runway lighting and the night light condition.
- [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 ANC97LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA082.md): Cessna TU206A · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N230B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB LAX97LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA174.md): Burkhart Grob 103A · Peoria, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1997 · N931BG · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain proper runway alignment and wing tip clearance from high vegetation beside the runway during landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. High vegetation on the runway shoulder was a…
- [NTSB MIA97LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA149.md): Boeing B75N1 · Huntersville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1997 · N133R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout on landing rollout, resulting in an on-ground collision with a known obstacle (ditch) and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB LAX97LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA153.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1997 · N8188X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of pressure in the landing gear normal brake system for undetermined reasons requiring the pilot to make an intentional ground loop to stop the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC97LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA049.md): Piper PA-12 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1997 · N112PA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi and takeoff. Soft/snow covered terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC97LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA050.md): Cessna 170 · Manley Hot Sprn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1997 · N4549C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor was the soft snow.
- [NTSB ANC97LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA032.md): Cessna 170A · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1997 · N1364D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive speed while taxiing. A factor in the accident was flat light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI97LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA051.md): Piper PA-32-260 · St. Ignace, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1997 · N33797 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was the snowbank which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB ANC97LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA020.md): Cessna 140 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1997 · N2400N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The soft terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC97LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA018.md): Cessna 182 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1997 · N8591T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable area (terrain) for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: excessive snow cover on the airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW97LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA081.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-320 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1997 · N14829 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the proper taxi route while taxiing back to the terminal. A factor was the glare radiating from the airport's terminal area.

## 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" = 320)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=320&year=1997

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