# 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 CHI97LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA274.md): Piper PA-12 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1997 · N3065M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's runway selection, and the hangar.
- [NTSB ATL97LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA126.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164C · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1997 · N585CK · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to ensure the tailwheel was properly locked, while taking off on an asphalt runway, which led to loss of directional control and a ground swerve.
- [NTSB SEA97FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA196.md): Southern Aero UH-1B · Skykomish, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N896W · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue fracture in the main rotor mast, which resulted in an in flight separation of the main rotor from the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was insufficient Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness standards and requirements for the aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC97LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA171.md): Lorello Genesis · Columbia Statn, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N9091B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX97LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA306.md): Cessna 182Q · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N7586S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind,
- [NTSB FTW97LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA332.md): Pitts S-2B · Mountain View, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N9QT · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA331.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Pineland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N9197F · Substantial damage
  > failure of the right main wheel brake, during the landing roll. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure (or inability) to maintain directional control of the airplane, after loss of right braking action.
- [NTSB FTW97LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA328.md): Fingerhut Revolution Mini 500 · Huffman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N570F · Substantial damage
  > The disengagement of the helicopter's collective control tube due to improper installation by the builder. Factors were the lack of sufficient information provided by the kit manufacturer and the pilot's inability to cushion the landing.
- [NTSB FTW97FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA330.md): Southwest Florida SW204 · Manila, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N482SA · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the main rotor blade resulting in the in-flight separation of the main rotor system due to the use of an unairworthy blade, and failure of the maintenance personnel who modified the rotor blade and the mechanic who complied with the…
- [NTSB CHI97LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA282.md): Cessna 172M · Portage, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N9026H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors relating to this accident were: the guard rail, the highway, and the ditch.
- [NTSB ANC97LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA135.md): Cessna 185E · Igiugig, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N2743J · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during a maneuvering turn at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of altitude to recover from the…
- [NTSB FTW97LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA329.md): Fairchild Heli-Porter PC6/B2-H2 · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N354F · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot in command to follow procedures and retrim the stabilizer for landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA273.md): Cessna 188B · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N21639 · Substantial damage
  > failure of a connecting rod in the engine assembly, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: lack of a recommended engine overhaul, and the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI97FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA272.md): Kellums Sonerai 1 · Scottsburg, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N76457 · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed greater than the stalling speed for the airplane. A factor relating to this accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ATL97LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA125.md): Cessna 152 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N6216Q · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's (CFI's) inaccurate assessment of fuel available for the flight, and his improper in-flight planning/decision by continuing the training flight with minimal fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC97LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA133.md): Cessna 185E · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N454CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing the oversize tire equipped airplane on dry, newly surfaced, asphalt.
- [NTSB ANC97LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA132.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N9771D · Substantial damage
  > binding or braking action of the left brake for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB NYC97FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA170.md): Cessna 337B · Warren Township, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1997 · N2442S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons and the subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX97LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA305.md): Cessna 152 · Mecca, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1997 · N152RJ · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion as a result of the student pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to refuel.
- [NTSB LAX97LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA304.md): Walton Velocity STD/FG · Chino Valley, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1997 · N7VX · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX97LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA302.md): Cessna 172N · Kenwood, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1997 · N733QD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB LAX97LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA301.md): Beech H35 · Goleta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1997 · N222M · Destroyed
  > was a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW97LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA321.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Sudan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1997 · N3654G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of a compressor turbine blade. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC97LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA131.md): Cessna 185F · Barrow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1997 · N20752 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve and damage to the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB SEA97LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA195.md): Cessna 170 · Elk City, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N3964V · Destroyed
  > Oil starvation of the engine due to undetermined reasons, which led to the failure and separation of a main bearing and a connecting rod. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a successful forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX97IA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97IA300.md): Airbus Industrie A300 B4-203 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N862PA · Minor damage
  > Separation of the landing gear tire tread and subsequent ingestion of the tread into the intake of the engine.
- [NTSB IAD97FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA112.md): Classic YMF-5 · Ocean City, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N68SH · Destroyed
  > The pilot performed an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW97LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA327.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Terrell, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N8057Z · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's premature flare for landing from an autorotation, and the ensuing loss of rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor relating to the accident was: partial loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB CHI97LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA269.md): Cessna 177 · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N29379 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing and his improper recovery from the bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the night conditions and the pilot lack of recent experience with night operations.
- [NTSB ATL97LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA129.md): Kolb FIRESTAR-II · Albany, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's physical impairment, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to a stall and ground impact.
- [NTSB ATL97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA124.md): Cessna 414A · Anderson, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N4668N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged distance and speed on final approach to land and failed to attain a proper touchdown point during the landing, which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a fence. A related factor was the loss of engine power during…
- [NTSB ATL97LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA123.md): Jurka P51D Mustang · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N151MS · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s); and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while starting to maneuver for an emergency landing, which resulted in loss of aircraft control (stall) and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC97LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA130.md): Cessna 170A · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N9540A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve and overload failure of the right main landing gear. Factors related to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB ANC97LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA129.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Bethel, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N4170R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper selection of a fuel tank that did not contain fuel, which resulted in subsequent fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the inability to reach suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA169.md): Piper PA-12 · Spencerport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N7682H · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA97FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA239.md): Beech 95-B55 · Brownsville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N5678K · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight, and his improper in-flight planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing at night on unprepared terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the lack of a suitable area for an emergency…
- [NTSB IAD97LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA113.md): Haines Revolution Mini 500 · N Philadelphia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N7240E · Substantial damage
  > A leak on the exhaust manifold which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW97LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA326.md): Bell 206B · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N7929J · Substantial damage
  > The disconnect of the #5 tail rotor drive segment due to the debonding of the joint between the shaft tube and the flange fitting. Factors were the improper bead blasting of the tail rotor drive segment by an unknown maintenance personnel, and the lack of…
- [NTSB FTW97LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA325.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Marietta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N177MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures/directives for takeoff. Factors were the runway's rough/uneven condition and the hilly terrain on the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW97LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA324.md): Cessna 182A · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N4930D · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to properly plan for the flight in that the fuel aboard was insufficient for the planned flight. Factors were: inaccurate fuel gauges and terrain condition for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA267.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Coopersville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N178RA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot inadequate fuel system management which led to a fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC97LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA128.md): Helio H-295 · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N6465V · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a swerve and collision with a tree as the pilot continued the takeoff, subsequently jamming the stabilator and causing the plane to crash in water.
- [NTSB LAX97LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA299.md): Cessna 210E · Oxnard, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1997 · N1808F · Destroyed
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure a fuel supply line during a 100-hour inspection and the failure of inspection personnel to detect the loose fitting.
- [NTSB LAX97LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA298.md): Beech H35 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1997 · N4689D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was inoperative fuel gauges.
- [NTSB CHI97LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA271.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Zionsville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1997 · N600JP · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of glider.
- [NTSB ANC97LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA127.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1997 · N27188 · Substantial damage
  > the baggage tug driver's disregard for wet taxiway/ramp conditions, which resulted in his inability to avoid a taxiing airplane as he came around the end of a concourse building. Darkness, rain, and the wet ramp conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC97LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA168.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Blairsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1997 · N47900 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and improper in-flight planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA238.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1997 · N55322 · Substantial damage
  > a hard landing resulting in a wing contacting the runway. A factor in this accident was the nose landing gear would not extend due to the steering ball being off its track.
- [NTSB MIA97IA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97IA237.md): Boeing 737-300 · Tampa, FL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1997 · N602SW · Minor damage
  > in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB LAX97LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA297.md): Cessna 172RG · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1997 · N9710B · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1997&page=15

## 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=14&year=1997

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