# 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. Page 13 of 43 · 2,121 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL97FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA134.md): North American T-6-SNJ5 · Camden, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N1047C · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to take remedial action after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, leading to a spin. Factors were the pilot's use of unapproved medication, and the FAA's inadequate certification and standards for airman. - [NTSB ANC97FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA143.md): Aero Commander AC-500A · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N543AN · Destroyed > The rupture of the right engine fuel supply line as a result of inadequate inspection by the pilot/mechanic, and the pilot's excessive pull up which resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane. Factors were the improper emergency procedures… - [NTSB LAX97LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA319.md): Mooney M20E · Gulf Of Ca (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1997 · N9217V · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX97LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA313.md): Cessna TU206F · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1997 · N8487Q · Substantial damage > the driver's failure to see the posted sign and yield to the landing aircraft. - [NTSB IAD97LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA119.md): Luscombe LL-8-F · Carrollton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1997 · N1871K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ATL97WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97WA145.md): Cessna A188B · Trinidad, WN · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 5, 1997 · 9YTIQ · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX97LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA310.md): Bingelis Falco F.8L · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1997 · N84TX · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed on final approach, leading to a landing undershoot. - [NTSB FTW97LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA338.md): Beech V35B · Saguache, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1997 · N7397R · Substantial damage > **This report was modified on 2/23/2016. Please see the public docket for this accident for additional information.** the loss of engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced… - [NTSB ANC97LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA142.md): Maule ML-4-220C · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1997 · N2048U · Substantial damage > The inadvertent swerve during landing on calm water. A factor was the pilot's lack of certification in single engine seaplanes. - [NTSB FTW97LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA337.md): Piper PA-22 · Saratoga, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1997 · N8731C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to consult airplane performance data based upon the weather conditions that prevailed. Factors were terrain induced turbulence and high density altitude. - [NTSB CHI97LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA278.md): Schweizer G-164B · Larimore, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1997 · N8326K · Destroyed > the pilot delaying the swath run turnaround maneuver at the end of the field boundary, and his failure to maintain clearance between the airplane and the high tension wires. A factor was the pilot's inattentiveness regarding the time to begin the swath run… - [NTSB ANC97LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA144.md): Cessna 185 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1997 · N185QB · Substantial damage > The collapse/deflation of the right main tire when the tire slipped on the tire wheel rim which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear due to overload. - [NTSB SEA97FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA202.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1997 · N951AS · Substantial damage > fatigue failure of the nose landing gear upper lock link, due in part to reduced strength after the manufacturing process was changed from forged to machined plate stock; and inadequate non-destructive inspection process for testing the link. - [NTSB DCA98WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98WA006.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Spa Belgium, Belgium · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 2, 1997 · OYJRR · Minor damage - [NTSB ATL97LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA131.md): Learjet 31 · Aberdeen, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1997 · N71JC · Destroyed > The flightcrew's failure to extend the landing gear. - [NTSB ANC97LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA141.md): Cessna 150H · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1997 · N467SR · Substantial damage > A partial blockage of the main fuel supply line to the engine, caused by improper manufacture of the fuel line by unknown maintenance personnel. - [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 ANC97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA138.md): Cessna U206E · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1997 · N9129M · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in overload failure of the nose gear and a nose over. Factors associated with the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives by neglecting to… - [NTSB SEA97FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA201.md): Cessna 182C · Bremerton, WA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N9015T · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a climbing turn at low altitude, resulting in a stall and impact with terrain. A factor was the pilot exceeding the aircraft's maximum takeoff gross weight limitation. - [NTSB FTW97LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA335.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Marksville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N8075K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent stall during a turn to reverse direction during an aerial application flight. A factor was the pilot's chronic fatigue as result of cumulative long workdays. - [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 CHI97LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA280.md): Piper PA-28 · Monona, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N6566W · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and subsequently, his not being able to attain remedial action to avoid impact with the terrain. A related factor was the downdraft. - [NTSB CHI97LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA279.md): Piper PA-22 · Castlewood, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N2743P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees. - [NTSB CHI97LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA275.md): Bucker Flugzeugbau Jungmann · Blakesburg, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N131G · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL97LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA130.md): Beech 95-A55 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N437CG · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive airspeed, and improper touch down point during landing, that resulted in the runway end overun. Factors were the wet runway surface, and the embankment at the end of the runway. - [NTSB ANC97LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA139.md): Cessna 170B · Paxson, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N4520C · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during a takeoff in carburetor icing conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known deficiencies (a disabled stall warning horn), an inadvertent stall,… - [NTSB SEA97LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA200.md): Cessna 170A · Elk City, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N1487D · Destroyed > A horse and children wandered onto the airstrip. - [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 NYC97LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA175.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N4376B · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX97LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA309.md): Cessna 152 · Imperial, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N65273 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and to arrest porpoising after an improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were the misjudging of distance and speed during a downwind landing. - [NTSB LAX97LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA308.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N4459P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while attempting a right slip, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB IAD97LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA116.md): Beech Musketeer 23 · Wauseon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N2372L · Substantial damage > The pilot's fuel mismanagement by his failure to switch fuel tank positions, which resulted in the fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB IAD97LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA115.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gardiner, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N557FL · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to initiate a go-around. A related factor is the pilot's misjudgment of speed and altitude. - [NTSB FTW97LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA334.md): Beech E90 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N16NM · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the right main landing gear retraction/extension torque tube. - [NTSB CHI97LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA277.md): Hughes 269A · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N7058T · Destroyed > inadequate supervision by the designated examiner by failing to ensure a timely autorotation recovery was initiated. A related factor was: the student pilot allowed the rotor rpm to diminish after the examiner simulated a loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI97LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA276.md): Cessna 150J · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N60200 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, and the crop (corn) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB ATL97LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA128.md): Cessna 172M · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N9625V · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper go-around technique that resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was a premature flare for landing. - [NTSB ANC97LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA136.md): Cessna 185F · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N93276 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor was the short length of the off-airport site. - [NTSB SEA97LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA199.md): Comeaux Kitfox 1 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1997 · N594KF · Substantial damage > The private pilot-in-command's failure to ensure that directional control was maintained. A related factor was the private pilot's lack of total flight experience. - [NTSB NYC97LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA174.md): Hiller UH-12B · Slatington, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1997 · N5303V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. - [NTSB NYC97GA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97GA177.md): Navion G · Brooklyn, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1997 · N2362T · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure the fuel selector was properly positioned for takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation, loss of engine power, and a forced landing after takeoff. - [NTSB FTW97LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA336.md): Grumman G-164A · Muleshoe, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1997 · N9807 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to see the standpipe in time to avoid an accident (inadequate visual lookout), and his failure to maintain clearance with electrical wires, while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. - [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 NYC97FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA173.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Hancock, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1997 · N40AB · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance and the proper altitude. Contributing was mountainous terrain. - [NTSB NYC97FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA172.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Baptistown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1997 · N5464Y · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reason(s), while operating it at low altitude. - [NTSB LAX97LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA312.md): Cessna T210J · Avra Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1997 · N2280R · Substantial damage > The pilot became lost/disoriented during his taxiing into the ramp area. Factors in the accident were the lack of taxiway lights, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the layout of the airport, and the airport operator's failure to either identify the… - [NTSB LAX97LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA307.md): Cessna T210M · San Martin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1997 · N761HQ · Substantial damage > Installation of improper connecting hardware by maintenance personnel, and, the inadequate inspection of the installed hardware by inspection personnel resulting in separation of the engine throttle linkage. - [NTSB ATL97LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA127.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1997 · N7307C · Substantial damage > The crack in the #8 cylinder head which led to the loss of power. A factor was the soft terrain. - [NTSB IAD97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA114.md): Schleicher ASW19-B · Troy, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1997 · N19LK · Substantial damage > Pilot failed to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB CHI97LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA281.md): Cessna 150M · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1997 · N704TL · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's (CFI') improper in-flight planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power before the airplane was safely landed. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1997&page=14 ## 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=13&year=1997 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.