# NTSB investigations, 1997: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB MIA98FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA047.md): Cessna 414A · Guyton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1997 · N414MT · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance of the cabin pressurization system, which resulted in inadequate pressurization and incapacitation of the pilot due to the hypoxia. Also causal was the pilot's failure to adequately monitor the cabin pressurization system.
- [NTSB SEA98IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98IA027.md): Boeing 737-522 · Eugene, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1997 · N918UA · No damage
  > A checklist procedure was not followed. The initiation of an evacuation was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI98LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA058.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-50 · Memphis, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1997 · N774NC · No damage
  > the flight attendant lost his balance during pushback and struck his head on a galley door.
- [NTSB FTW98LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA064.md): Adams A55S · Gallup, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1997 · N1063V · No damage
  > failure of the ground crewman to follow proper procedures. A factor relating to the accident was: the passenger failed to follow the pilot's verbal instructions.
- [NTSB CHI98LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA055.md): Piper PA-24 · Cairo, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1997 · N8452P · Substantial damage
  > a fractured muffler, failure of the owner/pilot to ensured that the annual maintenance inspection had been completed before flight, and subsequent pilot incapacitation due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
- [NTSB MIA98LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA031.md): de Havilland DHC-6-6 · Elberta, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1997 · N1022S · Minor damage
  > a passenger's inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller.
- [NTSB NYC98LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA022.md): Beech B200 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1997 · N87BP · No damage
  > The passenger tripped for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW98LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA010.md): Aerostar S-60A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1997 · N7154E · No damage
  > The passenger failing to follow the pilot's instructions as to the proper brace position to assume for landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA008.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8-24 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1997 · N74056 · No damage
  > the passenger's failure to follow procedures/directives for the landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA240.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Concord, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N560SS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to latch the canopy closed prior to takeoff. This resulted in the canopying opening while on approach to land and the pilot was unable to maintain altitude due to the excessive drag.
- [NTSB NYC97LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA176.md): Thunder and Colt AX-10 · Akron, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N834TC · No damage
  > failure of a passenger to hang onto the ropes, as directed; which allowed another passenger to be struck as the basket tipped over, broking her arm. A related factor was the wind, which was strong enough to tip the basket, while the envelope was deflating.
- [NTSB SEA97LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA198.md): Garlick UH-1B · Dayville, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1997 · N22753 · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the transmission door by a company mechanic, resulting in inflight separation of the door (which then struck the tail rotor system) and consequent total loss of the tail rotor. Contributing to the accident were: inadequate…
- [NTSB CHI97LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA268.md): Beech G35 · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1997 · N4630D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision by failing to assure that the airplane was either tied down or chocked prior to pulling the propeller through, which started the engine with no one at the controls.
- [NTSB CHI97LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA240.md): Cessna A188B · Satanta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · N8960G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to perform a precautionary landing in a corn field due to an undetermined event in the cockpit. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadvertent actuation of the 'smoker' switch, his unfamiliarity with the 'smoke' equipment…
- [NTSB IAD97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA104.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Mt. Vernon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N35134 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM.
- [NTSB CHI97LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA216.md): Schweizer SGS 2-8 · Menominee Falls, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N79106 · Substantial damage
  > the slippage of the glider launch equipment (winch). Factors were the pilot's encounter with a stall/spin and the lack of possibility for remedial action to avoid impact with the terrain.
- [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.

## 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" = 430)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=430&year=1997

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