# 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 IAD97LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA110.md): Cessna 170B · Jamestown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1997 · N3454C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA257.md): Cessna A188B · Elwood, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1997 · N731GE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining clearance from the bushes. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preparation prior to the takeoff attempt, his changing flap positions during the takeoff run which degraded the airplane's performance…
- [NTSB ANC97LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA123.md): Champion 7ECA · Kaktovik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1997 · N5507H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor related to the accident was the rocky terrain.
- [NTSB ANC97LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA122.md): Stinson 108 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1997 · N97959 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA97LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA187.md): Cessna 140 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1997 · N76233 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX97LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA287.md): Aerostar S-55A · Marana, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1997 · N3607B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight planning/decision to continue his flight after striking a fence, and his inability to attain the proper climb rate, which subsequently led to the in-flight collision with the transmission power line.
- [NTSB MIA97LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA229.md): Beech 77 · Pink Hill, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N6043T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the dual student to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent until ground impact. Contributing to the accident was improper supervision of the dual student by the pilot-in-command flight instructor.
- [NTSB LAX97LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA285.md): Bell 47G2 · Mojave, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N9021R · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper use of the throttle and collective controls and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX97LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA284.md): Cessna 152 · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N757CS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's fatigue from improper rest the evening before the flight.
- [NTSB IAD97LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA109.md): Cessna 177 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N2827X · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW97LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA311.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Patterson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N90PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB FTW97IA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA305.md): Saab-Scania 340B · Lafayette, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N313AE · Minor damage
  > The failure of the AC generator due to the failure of the anti-drive end bearing.
- [NTSB CHI97FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA256.md): Beech BE-65-A90 · Alice, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N41VC · Destroyed
  > loss of control due to the pilot's improper in-flight decision. A factor was the improper installation of the secondary low pitch stop system by the mechanic.
- [NTSB ANC97FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA121.md): Cessna U206G · Halibut Cove, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N756AD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper evaluation of the weather conditions which led the pilot to maneuver within the confines of the lake to avoid surrounding terrain and a subsequent inadvertent stall. Factors were the terrain-induced turbulence and gusts.
- [NTSB LAX97LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA283.md): Cessna 195 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N9328A · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel system due to the failure of the mechanic who performed the last annual inspection to adequately comply with the AD which required inspection of the fuel tank filler area for proper sealing, and the pilot's inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB FTW97FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA304.md): Grumman G-164 · Wilmot, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N634U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a fractured throttle cable because the cable housing prevents an inspection of the cable by maintenance personnel. Factors were the pilot's impairment due to a heart attack, the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing,…
- [NTSB CHI97LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA255.md): Taylorcraft L2A · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N51372 · Destroyed
  > the inadequate preflight by the pilot and the loose fuel line fitting.
- [NTSB CHI97LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA254.md): Cessna A188B · Britton, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N91919 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain during the spray run and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn after having contacted the terrain. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB ATL97LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA122.md): Zenair 701 · Spruce Creek, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N105RC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine for undetermined reasons, while maneuvering close to the ground. Factors included the soft terrain and the conditions favorable for carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ATL97LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA121.md): Bell 47-D1 · Holcomb, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N908B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately see and avoid all obstructions while doing aerial application work.
- [NTSB ATL97LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA116.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Milan, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N7294F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of partial engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the favorable atmospheric conditions for carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ATL97FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA118.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Palm Bch Garden, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N8213P · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed.
- [NTSB ATL97FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA115.md): Mooney M20F · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N3455X · Destroyed
  > fatigue failure of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons. Related factors were: darkness, and obstructions (trees) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB ANC97LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA119.md): Taylorcraft TC-19 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N3560T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate during a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in damage to the landing gear and inability to control the airplane during a subsequent landing. A factor was his lack of total experience in tailwheel-equipped airplanes.
- [NTSB SEA97LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA184.md): Mooney M20C · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N9666M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC97LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA162.md): Simpson Avid Flyer · Westerly, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N7156X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX97LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA281.md): Aerospatiale TB-20 · Borrego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N577JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain runway alignment during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB LAX97LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA280.md): North American Navion B · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N512AK · Destroyed
  > The separation of the number 3 cylinder due to improper overhaul procedures, and the failure to adequately torque the cylinder hold down nuts and through bolts to specification.
- [NTSB IAD97LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA107.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Slatington, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N278PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/ preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW97LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA308.md): Cessna 182P · Arriba, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N182WJ · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to properly plan the flight and determine the field conditions before landing. The soft runway condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA303.md): Cessna 150H · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N22286 · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA305.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7B-15 · Columbia, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N90755 · No damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI97FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FAMS3.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Lower Brule, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N7148L · Destroyed
  > undetermined due to the accident airplane not being available for examination.
- [NTSB ATL97LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA120.md): Cessna 152 · Dunlap, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N6270H · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA114.md): Hughes 269A · Dandridge, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N7050D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly plan the approach for landing, which led to a loss of tail rotor authority and directional control, while close to the ground. The tailwind was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA185.md): Cessna 172L · Townsend, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N7925G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC97LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA163.md): Elliot Monnett Moni · Hollis, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N2400M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall spin and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX97LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA279.md): Piper PA-24-250 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N711EW · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX97LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA278.md): Cessna 150G · Palos Verdes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N3084S · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's mismanagement of the aircraft's fuel supply.
- [NTSB LAX97LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA277.md): Cessna 310 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N8139M · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance inspection of the landing gear system, following a prior incident, due to the mechanic's failure to follow the service manual instructions.
- [NTSB IAD97LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA108.md): Riekkenen Ryelong LE · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N4YC · Destroyed
  > The pilot performed an aerobatic maneuver and misjudged the altitude.
- [NTSB FTW97LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA307.md): Cessna T210 · Eagle, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N1119W · Destroyed
  > water contamination of the fuel, which led to a total loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the delay in refueling the aircraft by the FBO, which allowed condensation to form in the fuel tanks, and inadequate…
- [NTSB FTW97LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA306.md): Cessna 305A (L-19) · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N542EZ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain direction control of the aircraft during landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear. A related factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of…
- [NTSB ANC97LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA120.md): Cessna 185 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N5246E · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance inspection and failure of the left main landing gear attachment due to fatigue. A factor was continuous use of the airplane for rough area, off-airport landings.
- [NTSB ANC97LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA118.md): Piper PA-18 · Circle, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N339T · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, and his selection of a landing area with high vegetation in the landing path. Factors which contributed to the accident were fatigue and the high vegatation.
- [NTSB SEA97LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA183.md): Cessna 150M · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N704AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain rotation speed. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and rough runway conditions were factors.
- [NTSB LAX97LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA282.md): Mooney M20K · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N321RM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure that the fuel selector was positioned to a tank containing fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation, and a forced landing shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX97LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA275.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Monterey, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N6086L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from surrounding terrain.
- [NTSB LAX97FA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA276.md): Lockheed L-1011-385-1-15 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N740DA · Minor damage
  > the cumulative distance taxied immediately prior to takeoff that precipitated an excessive heat buildup in the tires and resulted in the bead separation of a single tire during the takeoff roll. The absence of cockpit procedures/directives or monitoring…
- [NTSB FTW97FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA302.md): Beech G35 · Alpine, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N44T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performance of aerobatics at low altitude and his failure to maintain aircraft control.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1997&page=17

## 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=16&year=1997

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