# 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 CHI97LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA296.md): Cessna 150M · Salem, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N66547 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC97TA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97TA148.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Saint Mary'S, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N7054 · Substantial damage
  > The excessive pressure in the brake system resulting from heating of the recently serviced hydraulic fluid in the brake master cylinders, and the resultant locked brakes and inability to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX97LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA324.md): Piper PA28R-180 · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N69645 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's lack of qualification in the aircraft; the FAA pilot certification system's failure to transfer the…
- [NTSB LAX97LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA323.md): Newberg PL-4A · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N44PN · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the rollout phase of the landing sequence, which resulted in a gound swerve.
- [NTSB LAX97LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA322.md): Cessna 150L · Hilo, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N18503 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to verify the quantity of fuel before departure, and to monitor fuel consumption during the flight, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Tall grass in the emergency landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX97GA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97GA325.md): Bell 205A-1 · Sequim, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N90HJ · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA347.md): Hughes MDL-369HS · Brinkley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N107CW · Substantial damage
  > The in flight collision of the tail rotor blade with an object that had a brass zipper on it, and the subsequent overload and failure of the tail rotor drive shaft. Factors were the object with the brass zipper on it and the unsuitable terrain for the forced…
- [NTSB CHI97FA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA293.md): Keaggy-David Skybolt · Adeline, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N79DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI97FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA290.md): Beech 76 · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N18562 · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall. A related factor was the instructor pilot's failure to ensure the elevator trim was reset for takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC97LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA147.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N2389M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the touchdown point, which led to undershoot and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB MIA97FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA242.md): Mooney M20F · Coral Springs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1997 · N6417Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging the distance vs. altitude resulting in the collision with the water short of the intended touchdown point of the rough field. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 3 cylinder…
- [NTSB FTW97LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA344.md): Stinson 108-3 · Horseshoe Bend, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1997 · N800C · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to partially blocked fuel vents. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane; the pilot's improper decision to continue operation of the airplane with known deficiencies; and the lack of suitable terrain for…
- [NTSB LAX97LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA321.md): Cessna 152 · Murrieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1997 · N65406 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure an adequate preflight of the airplane, and his failure to properly quantify or verify the fuel onboard before departing on a dual instruction flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA343.md): Grumman G-164A · Hillsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1997 · N84PG · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination from an undetermined source. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA211.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mackay, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N91019 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the distance/altitude while on final approach.
- [NTSB SEA97LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA208.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Columbus, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N5500L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot passenger failed to maintain clearance from the power line.
- [NTSB SEA97FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA206.md): Piper PA-12 · Horseshoe Bend, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N3637M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires. The wires were a factor.
- [NTSB NYC97LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA180.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Leroy, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N2480R · Substantial damage
  > a lack of fluid in the brake reservoir, and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with defective brakes, which led to an overrun during landing and a collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX97LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA320.md): Bell 206B · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N90115 · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing due to the failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the wind direction and velocity on initiating his approach to the landing area, resulting in a loss of tail rotor authority.
- [NTSB FTW97LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA342.md): Beech V35 · Sulphur Springs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N9453S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed extension of the landing gear.
- [NTSB FTW97LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA339.md): Roddie MINI-500 · Idabel, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N42JR · Destroyed
  > The loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB LAX97LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA318.md): Beech A23A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1997 · N2339W · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall and impact with the terrain (runway).
- [NTSB LAX97LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA317.md): Bell 206B · Napa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1997 · N770GG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to perform an adequate preflight, which resulted in him failing to notice and release the tie down chains.
- [NTSB FTW97FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA340.md): Cessna 182N · Montrose, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1997 · N9043G · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, preparation and decision making. A related factor was the improper use of flaps.
- [NTSB ANC97LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA145.md): Cessna 402C · Buckland, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1997 · N2649Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the Cessna 402C, N2649Z, to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing alongside the stationary Cessna 208B, N1123R.
- [NTSB SEA97LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA207.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel AIR 12-Q · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N496W · Substantial damage
  > the tail wheel assembly spring disconnected.
- [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 SEA97LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA204.md): Piper J-3 · Jordan, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N98833 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action during an inadvertent stall/spin entry. Factors include buzzing, a rapid pull-up, and failure to maintain proper airspeed (Vs).
- [NTSB MIA97LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA241.md): Cessna 182B · Paris, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N2794G · Substantial damage
  > Temporary loss of engine power for undetermined reasons res ulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [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 LAX97LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA316.md): Cessna 182B · Madera, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N81MK · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to compute the fuel required and the fuel available. The pilot's decision to extend his downwind beyond gliding distance of the runway after entering the traffic pattern was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW97LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA359.md): Shutt Marquart MA-5 · Pecos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N82ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during a forced landing following a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for an undetermined reason. Factors were the gusty winds and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI97LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA289.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grant, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N6391R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's fixation on the end of the runway, his failure to place the airplane in an attitude to land (flare) which resulted in a hard landing, and the pilot's failure to recover from the subsequent bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA288.md): Beech 35-C33A · Amana, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N5729V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision. The fence (location) was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI97LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA285.md): British Aerospace BAE-ATP · Peru, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N855AW · No damage
  > sudden/unexpected encounter with clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI97FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA283.md): Cessna 177B · Crump, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N34142 · Destroyed
  > Continued flight by the non-instrument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and her failure to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation. Related factors were the low ceiling, and the pilot's lack of instrument…
- [NTSB ANC97LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA134.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N7318U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions. Factors in the accident were a downdraft, crosswind conditions, and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA97LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA203.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Harrah, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N2349J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire while on final approach. A factor was a 40-foot high transmission wire located approximately 20 feet from the end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB NYC97LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA179.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N4982S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway, which resulted in an undershoot and failure to reach the proper touchdown point. Rising terrain at the approach end of the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC97FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA178.md): Cessna U206B · Gilbertsville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N206KY · Destroyed
  > The improper repair of a float by maintenance personnel which resulted in the total failure of the float.
- [NTSB LAX97LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA314.md): Hallam RV-6 · Woodlake, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N93SJ · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to accurately determine the quantity of fuel onboard the airplane before flight, and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD97LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA118.md): Reynolds MARSKE-MONARCH 1997 · Sutton, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N5377 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A related factors was the pilot lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD97FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA117.md): Cessna 182E · Smithfield, RI · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N3286Y · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW97LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA341.md): Burgess Skyhopper · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N4186C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain the aircraft's airspeed. Factors were the high density altitude and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DCA97RA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97RA063.md): Boeing 737-200 · Saudi Arabia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 6, 1997 · HZ-AG
- [NTSB CHI97LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA291.md): Cessna 177B · Oxford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N34829 · Substantial damage
  > the instructor pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were the improper flare by the dual student and the instructor pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI97LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA287.md): Higgens Rans S-12 XL · Tuscola, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N7304Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI97LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA286.md): Piper PA-22 · Shields, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N9228D · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power from undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI97LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA284.md): North American-Aero Classics P-51D · Monroe, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N6345T · Destroyed
  > the pilot operating the airplane with a known coolant leak, coolant exhaustion, overheating of the engine, and subsequent failure of a connecting rod, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to see the powerline. The…
- [NTSB ATL97LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA133.md): Cessna 150F · Kenly, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N6898F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a utility line on final approach to land. The sunglare and utility line were factors.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1997&page=13

## 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=12&year=1997

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