# NTSB investigations: Miscellaneous/other

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB LAX97IA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97IA243.md): Boeing 737-522 · Ontario, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N956UA · No damage
  > a laser light source of undetermined origin directed toward the cockpit window of an aircraft in-flight by a person or persons unknown.
- [NTSB CHI97IA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA212.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 · Memphis, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N9348 · No damage
  > the spoiler cable was misrouted by unknown maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB LAX97LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA230.md): Beech 95-B55 · Beaumont, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1997 · N2031W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent movement of the propeller controls, instead of the throttle levers, which resulted in an inadvertent dual engine shutdown. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to properly secure the door during preflight, and his…
- [NTSB IAD97LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA094.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N80964 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to comply with the airplane's takeoff checklist and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC97LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA088.md): Cessna 206 · Prudhoe Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N756DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight inspection of the airplane and failure to properly secure the baggage door.
- [NTSB ATL97LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA086.md): McDonnell Douglas MDHC-369E · Okahumpka, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1997 · N765KV · No damage
  > The failure of the crewmember to use the necessary safety equipment, and his subsequent fall from an elevated platform. A factor was the crewmember's distraction with an animal.
- [NTSB LAX97LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA204.md): Bell 204-B · Kaneohe, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1997 · N64F · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to verify that the load was properly rigged before attempting to pick it up. The uneven (sloping) terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB IAD97LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA082.md): Cessna R182 · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N2336C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing.
- [NTSB ATL97LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA075.md): Lockheed L-1011-385-3 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1997 · N768DL · No damage
  > The failure of the flight attendants to maintain control of loose cabin service equipment, a salt shaker, that resulted in an uncorrected tripping hazard.
- [NTSB FTW97LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA201.md): Centrair 101C · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1997 · N991JB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decison. Factors relating to the accident were: lack of thermal lift, which resulted in an off-airport landing, and the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.
- [NTSB NYC97LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA095.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Flushing, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1997 · N984DL · Minor damage
  > The vehicle's driver failure to maintain adequate clearance from and resulted in a collision with a parked aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC97LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA089.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1997 · N56639 · Minor damage
  > was the flight instructor's diverted attention while standing on the wing behind a turning propeller, which resulted in his departure from the wing, forward into the turning propeller.
- [NTSB FTW97IA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA187.md): Boeing 737-524 · Corpus Christi, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 11, 1997 · N16618 · No damage
  > The flightcrew's inadequate in-flight planning and decision, and their failure to refer to the navaids needed for the instrument approach procedure. A factor was the lack of a minimum safe altitude warning from approach control.
- [NTSB FTW97LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA177.md): Boeing 737-201 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1997 · N217US · No damage
  > The flight attendant's failure to assure that the jetway was placed in the proper position prior to opening the forward cabin entry door.
- [NTSB ANC97LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA075.md): Cessna 207A · Minto, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1997 · N1785U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in an unlatched door opening in-flight.
- [NTSB ATL97IA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97IA061.md): British Aerospace 125-800A · Chamblee, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1997 · N900KC · No damage
  > physical impairmant of the captain during flight, which was the resulted of a kidney stone.
- [NTSB LAX97IA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97IA161.md): Boeing 737-500 · Rialto, CA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1997 · N930UA · No damage
  > a laser light source of undetermined origin, directed by unknown person(s) toward the cockpit window of the aircraft, while the aircraft was on an approach to land.
- [NTSB LAX97LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA157.md): de Havilland DHC-6-300 · Hilo, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1997 · N242CA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate en route fuel consumption calculations, which led to his failure to recognize a deteriorating fuel duration versus time-to-go situation in a more timely way.
- [NTSB MIA97LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA125.md): McDonnell Douglas DC10-30F · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1997 · N310FE · Substantial damage
  > A stall buffet or a high speed buffet event which occurred at an undetermined time.
- [NTSB LAX97FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA149.md): Aerospatiale AS350D · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1997 · N317LT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to ensure that the collective lock was properly seated before deplaning.
- [NTSB SEA97LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA085.md): Beech 1900D · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1997 · N75ZV · Substantial damage
  > the flightcrew's inadequate preflight, and the ramp agent's inadequate dispatch of the aircraft. The unsecured cargo door was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC97LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA064.md): Lockheed L-1011 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1997 · N762DA · No damage
  > The failure of the right wing walker, also the push back supervisor, to identify and avoid a hazardous condition, which resulted in his activity near the airplane's nose wheel during tow operations, and where he was subsequently caught under the nose wheel. A…
- [NTSB LAX97LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA133.md): Enstrom F-28C · Sacaton, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1997 · N294SB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the collective by not maintaining rotor rpm during takeoff from a confined area.
- [NTSB FTW97LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA125.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Hartsel, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1997 · N38703 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudging the proper touchdown point on the dirt road due to excessive airspeed and his failure to deploy flaps. Factors were the partial loss of engine lubricating oil due to the oil filler cap separating because some unknown person failed to…
- [NTSB ATL97IA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97IA042.md): Boeing 727-232 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1997 · N416DA · Minor damage
  > failure of ground service personnel to properly close the aft cargo door before the airplane departed.
- [NTSB NYC97LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA051.md): Piper PA-44-180T · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1997 · N8457H · No damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB MIA97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA077.md): Beech 95-B55 · Monroe, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1997 · N70F · Substantial damage
  > pilot incapacitation as result of Ischemic heart disease.
- [NTSB FTW97IA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA084.md): Boeing 727-100 · Oklahoma City, OK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1997 · N198FE · No damage
  > existence of fumes from the cargo compartment and activation of the cargo smoke detector for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX97LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA073.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-15 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1996 · N151SY · No damage
  > the ramp agent's failure to maintain a good situational awareness of the push-back. A factor was the dark night lighting conditions and the general communication failure of the ground push-back crew.
- [NTSB LAX97IA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97IA056.md): Embraer EMB-120ER · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1996 · N291SW · No damage
  > a laser light source of unknown origin, directed toward the aircraft, as it was approaching to land.
- [NTSB CHI97IA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA033.md): Boeing 767-300ER-33A · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1996 · GOITG · No damage
  > the approach controller's failure to issue the frequency change to the flightcrew, and the pilot landing without clearance. A factor relating to this incident is the pilot's decision to land without clearance.
- [NTSB FTW97LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA047.md): Cessna 182E · Alamosa, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1996 · N3293Y · Substantial damage
  > aircraft damage for undetermined rteasons.
- [NTSB LAX97LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA034.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-600 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1996 · N630N · Substantial damage
  > An uncommanded main rotor blade to tail boom contact due to a 'blowback' phenomena after a successful preplanned autorotation by the pilot to a high density altitude airport with a test aircraft designed at a maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB FTW97LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA021.md): Hughes 369D · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1996 · N34CM · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to attempt a hovering autorotation during gusty wind conditions. A factor was the gusty wind.
- [NTSB LAX97LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA016.md): Waco QCF · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1996 · N11481 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper response to a perceived in-flight emergency by abruptly retarding the throttle and failing to properly flare the airplane during the aborted takeoff. The pilot's improper perception of the source of smoke was a related factor.
- [NTSB IAD97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA004.md): Wsk Pzl Krosno KR-03A · Kutztown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · N288S · Substantial damage
  > the glider pilot's improper decision to takeoff despite the presence of a glider winch cable lying on the runway area, which led to the glider snagging the winch cable during the takeoff roll and a subsequent forced landing. A related factor was: the airport…
- [NTSB FTW97LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA022.md): Thunder and Colt 90 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · GJNNB · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to follow instructions for disembarking.
- [NTSB FTW97LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA011.md): Avian Balloon Skyhawk · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N47AV · No damage
  > The ground crew member's failure keep clear from the gondola during take off. A factor was the pilot's failure to insure crew coordination during take off.
- [NTSB FTW97LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA005.md): Cessna 152 · Colorado Spgs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1996 · N25772 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot attempting to exit the runway onto a taxiway at excessive speed. A factor was the pilot's failure to land the aircraft in the proper touchdown zone.
- [NTSB FTW97IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA003.md): Beech 1900D · Pueblo, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1996 · N154ZV · No damage
  > Partial incapacitation of the flightcrew for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB NYC97LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA084.md): Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS-S · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1996 · N9775 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the speed brakes while being towed for takeoff. Subsequently, the glider pilot lost sight of the tow airplane due to excessive altitude, released the tow rope, and performed an off airport landing during which the glider…
- [NTSB FTW96LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA394.md): Saab-Scania SF-340B · Fort Smith, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1996 · N320AE · No damage
  > the passenger fell for undetermined reasons, while disembarking from the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW96LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA355.md): Cameron O-65 · Clinton, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1996 · N2035C · Minor damage
  > the instructor pilot's failure to follow recommended procedures to properly brace himself in preparation for landing.
- [NTSB ANC96LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA123.md): Grumman G-21A · Dillingham, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1996 · N4763C · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout in order to see and avoid all ground personnel, his failure to follow company procedures and directives regarding Public Protection, and his disregard of the unsafe/hazardous conditions created by…
- [NTSB SEA96LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA165.md): Bell 206B · Warren, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1996 · N750LT · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper remedial action after helicopter's right skid became snagged by a log that was used in the construction of a temporary landing site. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, inadequate…
- [NTSB LAX96LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA277.md): Robinson R22B · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1996 · N730SH · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper reaction to an engine/main rotor overspeed condition, and his failure to achieve the proper zero airspeed nose high attitude during a touchdown from an autorotation.
- [NTSB CHI96FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA237.md): Piper PA-12 · Roselle, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · N25JP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper decision to perform a go-around, while there was restricted rudder movement and the banner was still attached to the airplane, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and an inadvertent stall. Factors relating to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB NYC96LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA150.md): Saab-Scania 340A · Providence, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1996 · N744BA · No damage
  > the passenger inadvertently lost his balance and fell, while deplaning.
- [NTSB CHI96LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA206.md): Mitchell T Champabria · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N96RM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper positioning of the throttle, while hand propping the aircraft engine, and his failure to either obtain proper assistance or properly secure the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW96IA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96IA240.md): Lockheed L-1011-385-1 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1996 · N11004 · No damage
  > physical impairment of the captain due to a probable cardiac event.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=430&page=9

## 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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 430)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=430&page=8

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