# 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 MIA97LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA224.md): Cessna 152 · Cape Coral, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1997 · N93011 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX97LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA270.md): Consolidated-Vultee PBY-5A(28-5ACF) · Moreno, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1997 · N322FA · Destroyed
  > the implosion of the unlocked left nose gear door which resulted in the hydraulic disintegration of the forward fuselage. The cause of the locking pin actuator malfunction was not determined.
- [NTSB LAX97LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA269.md): Mitteer Mini 500 · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1997 · N501GM · Substantial damage
  > failure of the owner/builder to obtain and comply with service literature from the kit manufacturer, which resulted in improper setting of the carburetor fuel mixture and led to loss of engine power. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to successfully…
- [NTSB FTW97LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA300.md): Poor Boys Toys Exec 90 · Patricia, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1997 · N596PB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain terrain clearance with the crops during a surveying flight. A factor was the pilots diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI97LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA258.md): Maule M-4-220C · Bemidgi, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1997 · N40354 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure or inability to maintain directional control of the airplane, as a result of an undetermined anomaly concerning of the right main landing gear brake.
- [NTSB CHI97LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA246.md): Young RV-4 · Sparta, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1997 · N654Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an improper flare and hard landing. The gusty wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC97LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA115.md): Bell 206-LIII · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1997 · N94TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent dynamic rollover during liftoff. Factors associated with the accident were soft terrain and a snagged landing gear skid.
- [NTSB LAX97LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA266.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · N4667J · Substantial damage
  > The total oil exhaustion of the engine due to the inadequate maintenance installation of the oil cooler lines by the owner/mechanic.
- [NTSB FTW97LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA293.md): Bauer Vans RV-4 · Seminole, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · N37RV · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector.
- [NTSB FTW97LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA291.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Abernathy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · N32185 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during serious carburetor icing conditions, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Factors were the icing conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA295.md): Lancair 320 · Dillon, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · N360GB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) conditions, and failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: low ceiling, rain, and…
- [NTSB DCA97MA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97MA055.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Newark, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · N611FE · Destroyed
  > The captain's overcontrol of the airplane during the landing and his failure to execute a go-around from a destabilized flare. Contributing to the accident was the captain's concern with touching down early to ensure adequate stopping distance.
- [NTSB CHI97LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA240.md): Cessna A188B · Satanta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · N8960G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to perform a precautionary landing in a corn field due to an undetermined event in the cockpit. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadvertent actuation of the 'smoker' switch, his unfamiliarity with the 'smoke' equipment…
- [NTSB CHI97LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA238.md): Velocity Velocity Elite RG · Langdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · CGPNX · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The crosswind and proximity of the taxiway sign were related factors.
- [NTSB ANC97LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA113.md): Iverslie KIT FOX · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · N596AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA97LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA179.md): Cessna 180B · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1997 · N929AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA97LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA223.md): Boeing A75 · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1997 · N450HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in an inadvertent ground loop, and on-ground collision between the left wing and the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's total lack of experience in kind of…
- [NTSB IAD97LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA103.md): Cessna 150M · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1997 · N63056 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for the crosswind, and failure to maintain control of the airplane. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW97LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA290.md): Cessna A150K · Elgin, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1997 · N8332M · Substantial damage
  > fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane. Trees in the emergency landing area were considered a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI97LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA242.md): Boeing B75N1 · Lone Rock, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1997 · N75939 · Substantial damage
  > a locked right brake which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain direction control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI97LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA233.md): Albrecht SEA REY · Brighton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1997 · N7475Q · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to a failed exhaust valve oil seal, and fouled spark plugs.
- [NTSB SEA97LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA197.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Elma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1997 · N3578H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW97LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA289.md): Cessna 172P · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1997 · N52336 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, as he attempted to close and lock the left cabin window. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow the before takeoff checklist (secure…
- [NTSB FTW97LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA288.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Briggs, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1997 · N37VV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the high vegetation on the side of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA97FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA178.md): Cessna 172M · Clackamas, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N80222 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a steep turn and his concurrent failure to maintain adequate altitude, resulting in an accelerated stall at an altitude insufficient for recovery. Factors include the pilot's intentional low altitude flight…
- [NTSB NYC97LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA154.md): Aerospatiale AS-350B · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N61TV · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to follow the checklist and verify the throttle was in the ON position before lift-off, which resulted in low rotor RPM and loss of control, while attempting to hover/taxi.
- [NTSB MIA97WA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA220.md): Cessna 172K · Normans Cay, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 28, 1997 · N84653 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA97LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA222.md): Waco YMF5 · Lake Buena Vist, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N14128 · Substantial damage
  > failure of maintenance personnel to follow installation procedures pertaining to the torque of the propeller retention nut, which resulted in a loose propeller retention nut, subsequent fatigue failure of the crankshaft, and loss of engine power. The lack of…
- [NTSB MIA97LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA221.md): Cessna 188 · Benson, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N53240 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a swath run resulting in an in-flight collision with a cable, subsequent loss of engine power, forced landing, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of…
- [NTSB LAX97LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA263.md): Beech V35B · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N1834Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was lowered before touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX97FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA259.md): Piper J3C-85 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N3339N · Destroyed
  > improper judgement of the pilot by intentionally performing low level maneuvers, and his misjudgment of a level-off over water.
- [NTSB FTW97FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA292.md): Beech F35 · Richards, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N3835B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and the loss of aircraft control which resulted in the aircraft exceeding its design stress limits. Factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing and the adverse weather.
- [NTSB FTW97FA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA286.md): Durbin Glasair R · Chama, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N57JD · Substantial damage
  > flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the low ceiling, rain, fog, and high/mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA285.md): Ayres S2R-T15 · Oakridge, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N3096K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI97LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA231.md): Stratton Challenger II · Bellaire, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N44LS · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. The gusty wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI97LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA230.md): Jenkins RV-6 · Middleton, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N126JM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot was too low on final approach and hit the high vegetation.
- [NTSB CHI97LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA228.md): Cessna 188B · Halstead, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N4864Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain adequate clearance from the transmission wires. Factors included the malfunctioning of the wire cutter and pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB SEA97WA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97WA180.md): Piper PA-28 · Nelson, Canada · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 27, 1997 · N2394Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA97LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA218.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Burnsville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1997 · N9396P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use the checklist to confirm that the main cabin door was closed and locked before takeoff. Also, failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point during the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the self…
- [NTSB FTW97LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA283.md): Wonder RV-6 · Franktown, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1997 · N443MW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was the uneven runway surface.
- [NTSB FTW97LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA282.md): Shapley Quickie Q-200 · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1997 · N618RJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing. A factor relating to the accident was: low pressure in the right main tire.
- [NTSB CHI97LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA232.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1997 · N5027T · Substantial damage
  > an improper flare by either this pilot or the pilot of a previous flight, which resulted in a hard landing and overload damage to the right main landing gear. The pilot's continued operation with a known deficiency may have been a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI97LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA227.md): Kearns RV-6 · Harrisburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1997 · N35K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance. A factor was the marked transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI97LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA225.md): Sorrell SNS-7 · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1997 · N774HB · Destroyed
  > The pilot encountered a tailplane stall. The factors involved were the pilot conducted a low altitude flight maneuver and encountered engine torque effect.
- [NTSB LAX97LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA267.md): Champion 7GCBC · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N8333V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and excessive remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertent swerve off the runway.
- [NTSB LAX97LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA264.md): Cessna A150L · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N9903G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to land the airplane on a residential street, where the airplane subsequently hit a sign during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident were the student pilot becoming lost/disoriented during his cross country flight and…
- [NTSB LAX97LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA262.md): Bell 206B · Pollock Pines, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N123WF · No damage
  > the passenger's failure to recognize and avoid the hazard associated with the rotating tail rotor. The operator/event organizer's lack of ground facilities or support personnel to assist/control passenger access to the helipad was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX97LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA261.md): Classic Waco YMF · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N369BP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a loose rocker arm adjustment nut on the number 6 cylinder. The loose adjustment nut was due to inadequate maintenance adjustment performed by the engine manufacturer.
- [NTSB IAD97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA104.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Mt. Vernon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N35134 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM.
- [NTSB FTW97LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA287.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Arthur City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N7014P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the landing. Factors were the wet, grass runway.

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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=18&year=1997

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