# NTSB investigations, 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB NYC97LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA184.md): Cessna 150L · Easton, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1997 · N6865G · Substantial damage
  > mechanical binding of the number three exhaust valve, and the pilot/owner's improper planning/decision by failing to ensure the engine was operating properly before takeoff. A related factor was: the pilot/owner's failure to ensure that annual maintenance was…
- [NTSB LAX97FA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA328.md): Beech C23 · Torrance, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1997 · N543JL · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to attain and maintain adequate airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent collision with a building.
- [NTSB IAD97LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA121.md): Pohlman/Pohlman Rotorway Exec 90 · Westminster, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1997 · N94CJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power due to carburetor icing. A factor to this accident was the carburetor heat was not accessible from within the cockpit.
- [NTSB ATL97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA138.md): Champion 7ECA · Fairview, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1997 · N1817G · Substantial damage
  > fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: an inability to attain a proper touchdown point, which led to the runway overrun.
- [NTSB ATL97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA137.md): John W. Culp KR-2 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1997 · N9097E · Destroyed
  > The collision with the ground for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC97LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA153.md): Cessna 185E · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1997 · N70122 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water contaminated fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA358.md): Mooney M20C · Pettigrew, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1997 · N7045V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision. Factors were the prevailing low ceilings, the inaccurate flight and navigation instruments as result of the failure of the engine accessories vacuum pump and the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the…
- [NTSB FTW97LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA357.md): Mooney M20M · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1997 · N9140Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's flaring of the airplane prematurely at a low airspeed that resulted in a hard landing, and an inadvertent stall during the attempted go-around and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB FTW97LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA354.md): Bell 206L-3 · Houma, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1997 · N210PH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of aircraft control resulting from a bird strike that severed the cyclic flight control.
- [NTSB FTW97LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA353.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · San Marcos, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1997 · N73EW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while performing aerobatics resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the lack of altitude available for recovery.
- [NTSB ATL97LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA139.md): Bell 47G-2 · Mcgee, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1997 · N90485 · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation, while in maneuvering flight, due to the pilot's improper planning/decision.
- [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 NYC97LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA183.md): Cessna 402C · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1997 · N6879Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed decision to perform a go-around (missed approach). Related factors were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and disorientation of the flight crew, while making the approach in conditions of limited visibility.
- [NTSB MIA97LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA250.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1997 · N4315X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly plan his descent and approach for a forced landing following partial loss of engine power resulting in the aircraft landing short of the intended landing runway. A factor in the accident was improper inspection of the…
- [NTSB MIA97FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA249.md): Cessna 177RG · Sebring, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1997 · N2562V · Destroyed
  > continued flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent until impact in a lake. The adverse weather condition (thunderstorm) was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA97FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA248.md): Bell 47G · Saluda, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1997 · N70747 · Destroyed
  > in-flight collision with a tree, for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB FTW97LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA368.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1997 · N88314 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the right main landing gear due to multiple fatigue cracks.
- [NTSB SEA97LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA212.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Oakridge, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1997 · N8509 · Destroyed
  > The first pilot's decision to perform a low altitude maneuver, and his subsequent failure to maintain altitude and clearance from trees during a low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB IAD97LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA120.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Danbury, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1997 · N3102R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision to not use actual occupant weights and compute takeoff data, which resulted in an overweight takeoff towards rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97FA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA352.md): Bell 407 · Grand Isle S108 · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1997 · N467PH · Substantial damage
  > The tail rotor blade strike(s) that severed the aft portion of the tailboom, subsequently rendering the pilot with no tail rotor control while in cruise flight. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced autorotative landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA297.md): Piper PA-28 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1997 · N6421R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to refuel the airplane in a timely manner, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A related factor was: trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB ANC97TA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97TA152.md): Piper PA-18 · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 18, 1997 · N2355H · Substantial damage
  > The overservicing/pressurizing of the hydraulic brake system by maintenance personnel that locked the brake system and prevented directional control.
- [NTSB MIA97TA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97TA246.md): Hughes 269A · Tarpon Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 17, 1997 · N6786M · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 MIA97LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA245.md): Louttit Celebrity · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1997 · N729BL · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight failure of the upper wing spar wood resulting in a forced landing in swampy terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97GA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97GA350.md): Bell OH-58A · Newark, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 17, 1997 · N149SD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI97LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA295.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1997 · N43DR · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in an inadvertant stall. A factor related to the accident was the raising of flaps.
- [NTSB CHI97LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA294.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1997 · N2680Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway, while on final approach to land, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway during the landing. The exposed runway lip was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA351.md): Brashears MONERAI-S · Artesia, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1997 · N5575S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper handling of the aircraft during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of recent flight experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC97LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA151.md): Piper PA-22 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1997 · N5840Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC97LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA150.md): Cessna 402C · Kivalina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1997 · N2649Z · Substantial damage
  > An overstress fracture of the nose landing gear attachment. A factor associated with the accident was the rough landing area.
- [NTSB ANC97LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA149.md): Maule M4-210 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1997 · N9804M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt application of brakes during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA97LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA210.md): Piper PA-44-180 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N357DA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command(CFI)'s failure to refuel which subsequently led to fuel exhaustion.
- [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 MIA97LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA244.md): Maule M-7-235 · Louisville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N5662S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to assure that the rudder trim was properly set for takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff when the airplane yawed to the left during the early portion of the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB LAX97LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA332.md): Cessna 172M · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N61913 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's misjudged landing flare which led to a balloon and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA349.md): AS+ AC-4B · Sundance, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N3021 · Substantial damage
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot, which led to a snag and sudden slack in the tow rope, and necessitated an aborted launch (emergency landing) after initial liftoff. This in turn led to an inadvertent stall, a wing drop, and the left wing tip dragging…
- [NTSB FTW97FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA348.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Telluride, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N86708 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while climbing after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident included: the pilot allowing the maximum gross weight limit of the…
- [NTSB CHI97LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA292.md): Boeing 747-422 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N175UA · No damage
  > The flight attendant's seat belt was not secured. A factor was turbulence in the clouds.
- [NTSB CHI97FA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA308.md): Piper PA-28-235 · St. Ignaces, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N9399W · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to depart in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC97LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA160.md): Piper PA-11 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N4116D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control after touchdown. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA137.md): Piper PA-12 · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N7894H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight which failed to detect water contamination in the fuel tanks. Factors were the worn gaskets on the fuel tank caps, and the pilot's decision to abort the partial power precautionary landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA209.md): de Havilland DHC-1 · Winlock, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N6004A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain proper alignment during touchdown and failure to maintain directional control. A wet runway was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC97LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA182.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Crimora, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N5272X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismangement of fuel which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing was his inadequate preflight planning that resulted in an inadequate fuel supply..
- [NTSB MIA97LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA253.md): Cessna 411 · Williston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N12WT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB MIA97LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA243.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Oxford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N9385C · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the No.4 connecting rod in an area where galling had occurred, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of communication by failing to select the proper UNICOM frequency; and his…
- [NTSB LAX97LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA327.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N56474 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and proper alignment with the runway during landing.
- [NTSB LAX97LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA326.md): Lampert M500 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N800GL · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's improper use of the flight controls following the loss of power. The pilot's lack of training/certification in rotorcraft operations was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW97LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA346.md): Reilly Thorp T-18 · Wagoner, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N16LE · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW97FA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA345.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ethel, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N14255 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Related factors were the pilot's impairment due to alcohol and night conditions.

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## 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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=11&year=1997

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