# 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 19 of 43 · 2,121 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW97LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA284.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N38800 · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI97LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA229.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mapleton, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N1690J · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the cornfield in which the pilot was forced to land. - [NTSB CHI97LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA226.md): Beech D50A · Mitchell, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N3BE · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper fuel selector position and the fuel starvation. Factors contributing to the accident were: the pilot's inattentiveness of the refueling, inadequate aircraft preflight, and the rough terrain/ditch. - [NTSB ANC97LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA112.md): Cessna 206 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N9412Z · Substantial damage > A fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft, and an inadequate engine cylinder replacement by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA97LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA177.md): Cessna 182G · Big Creek, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N3134S · Destroyed > The flightcrew's failure to maintain clearance from trees. A factor was trees north of the departure end of the airstrip. - [NTSB NYC97LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA155.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N831LA · No damage > Failure of the aft flight attendant to secure her seat belt. Related factors were turbulence in clouds, and the flight attendant not receiving the crew briefing. - [NTSB NYC97LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA153.md): Cessna 185 · Norway, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N8717Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to avoid an obstacle. - [NTSB MIA97FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA219.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N8473P · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and obstructions (trees and building) that were encountered during the emergency landing. - [NTSB MIA97FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA217.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Naples, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N28246 · Substantial damage > leaking fuel cap(s), due to inadequate maintenance/repair, which resulted in water contamination of the fuel; inadequate preflight by the flight crew; and improper planning/decision by the flight crew. Factors relating to the accident were: high obstructions… - [NTSB LAX97LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA260.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N4008D · Destroyed > The CFI's failure to recognize and correct for a vortex ring state, and his improper use of the flight controls, which resulted in the loss of control and uncontrolled descent. - [NTSB LAX97LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA258.md): Centrair ASW20F · Minden, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N120MJ · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision and subsequent encounter with gusty winds and strong downdrafts, which precluded reaching the airport and induced an unrecoverable high sink rate during an off-airport landing. - [NTSB FTW97FA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA280.md): Cessna 150D · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N4228U · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight planning by loading the aircraft over the maximum certificated gross weight, failure to follow procedures and directives by using flaps for takeoff and failing to properly lean the engine for optimum power, and stalling the aircraft.… - [NTSB MIA97LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA215.md): Beech 65 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1997 · N816Q · Destroyed > Failure of the aircraft to maintain altitude for undetermined reasons following loss of power in one engine. - [NTSB MIA97LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA212.md): Continental Copters MK5A · Sylacauga, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1997 · N62108 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain main rotor rpm resulting in the helicopter descending and colliding with trees. - [NTSB LAX97LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA265.md): Schempp-Hirth DUO Discus · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1997 · N125DD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to ensure that the wings were maintained at a lateral level attitude during the initial landing rollout. A factor in the accident was the rough, uneven nature of the terrain chosen for the landing. - [NTSB LAX97LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA255.md): Cessna T210L · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1997 · N732DD · Destroyed > the pilot's improper landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to correct a landing induced porpoise, and go-around. - [NTSB FTW97LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA281.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1997 · N94912 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot in the Cessna 172 to maintain clearance from the Cessna 152 aircraft. - [NTSB CHI97LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA224.md): Beech B-23 · Watertown, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1997 · N9120T · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB ANC97LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA111.md): Cessna 180 · Umiat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1997 · N2707X · Substantial damage > The collapse of the right main landing gear while taxiing to parking. - [NTSB NYC97LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA152.md): Kenneson Merlin GT · Kensington, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N912AK · Substantial damage > the pilot's inability to obtain and/or maintain control of the airplane after takeoff. - [NTSB NYC97LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA151.md): de Havilland DHC-6-200 · Sussex, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N491AL · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper management of the fuel supply. A related factor was the inoperative low fuel quantity light for the rear tank. - [NTSB LAX97LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA254.md): Beech 77 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N1848F · Substantial damage > carburetor ice, and the failure of both pilot's to use (or properly use) carburetor heat. Factors relating to the accident were: the weather (carburetor icing) conditions, and obstructions in the forced landing area (grape vineyard). - [NTSB LAX97FA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA334.md): Navion G · Gabbs, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N2429T · Destroyed > The pilot's attempted visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in his spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control. A contributing factor was his overconfidence in his personal ability. - [NTSB CHI97LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA237.md): Cessna 182F · Haviland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N3265U · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to obtain and/or maintain proper runway alignment during a night landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the airplane's inoperative landing lights, the airport's inoperative runway edge lights, and… - [NTSB CHI97LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA223.md): Cessna 188B · Adams, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N4926R · Substantial damage > inadequate maintenance/annual inspection, and subsequent exhaustion of hydraulic (brake) fluid, which resulted in loss of braking action (right brake) and impact with a tree. The proximity of tree(s) was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI97LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA221.md): Goble RV-4 · Rosemount, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N36JG · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with the terrain. His excessive climb rate after takeoff was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC97LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA110.md): Cessna 185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N9855X · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain terrain clearance during the downslope, downwind, high altitude, takeoff. Factors were the snow and lighting conditions, and the tailwind takeoff. - [NTSB SEA97LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA176.md): Garner RAF 2000 GTX-SE · Bandon, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1997 · N6281Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient rotor RPM. A factor was the pilot's limited flight experience in gyroplanes. - [NTSB SEA97LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA175.md): Cessna T210H · Stehekin, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1997 · N6922R · Substantial damage > The pilot's misreading of the windsock and subsequent downwind landing. Factors in the accident were the sunglare and tailwind. - [NTSB SEA97LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA174.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1997 · N3069G · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to verify the proper chemical and fuel load aboard prior to takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were: excessive fuel and chemical loading by ground personnel, tailwind conditions, and high density altitude. - [NTSB NYC97LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA150.md): Cessna 172E · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1997 · N3553S · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW97LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA279.md): Cessna 180 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1997 · N9320C · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll (at night). - [NTSB ATL97LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA110.md): Cessna 150L · Portland, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1997 · N10744 · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempt to perform a short field takeoff in unsuitable terrain. A related factor was the pilot's desire to impress his co-workers. - [NTSB ANC97LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA109.md): Cessna 208 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1997 · N9481F · Substantial damage > The pilots decision to continue the landing into adverse weather conditions and failure to maintain runway alignmet. A factor was the rain shower which resulted in reduced forward visibility. - [NTSB LAX97LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA250.md): de Havilland DHC-6-300 · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N776BF · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to correctly diagnose and correct a reoccurring nose gear steering problem, and the improperly tensioned nose wheel steering actuator cables which provided the pilot with an erroneous cockpit indication that the nose gear… - [NTSB LAX97LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA248.md): Bell 47G-2 · Buttonwillow, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N919SF · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from a utility pole (obstruction) during aerial application. The obstruction was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX97LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA246.md): Maule MX-7-180A · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N600XX · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during rollout. - [NTSB IAD97LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA102.md): Lardas Renegade Spirit · Boonsboro, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N416RS · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of his homebuilt airplane during a low level maneuver after a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's alcohol impairment. - [NTSB FTW97LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA277.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Blackwell, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N8784L · Substantial damage > partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors relating to the accident were: the high vegetation and ditch in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB FTW97LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA276.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Palestine, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N8031K · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wire transmission line due to his diverted attention. - [NTSB DCA97WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97WA054.md): Learjet LR-31 · Southern Thaila, Thailand · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 21, 1997 · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI97LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA217.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Hill City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N268JW · Substantial damage > the sustained partial loss of engine power due to low compression on one cylinder and the rough, uneven terrain. - [NTSB ATL97LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA111.md): Avid IV · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N913R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the repositioning of the control stick. - [NTSB SEA97LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA172.md): Grumman G-164A · Pingree, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N6550 · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the power lines. A contributing factor was the unmarked power lines. - [NTSB SEA97LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA171.md): Hughes 269C · Yamhill, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N1105B · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA97LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA170.md): Cessna 172M · Donnelly, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N1418U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform proper preflight planning for the flight, and his failure to obtain/maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's delayed remedial action, his improper use of flaps, and… - [NTSB FTW97LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA275.md): Eichman Aerobat III · Brownsville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N17638 · Substantial damage > inadequate design by the pilot/builder/designer. Related factors were: the porpoise that was encountered by the pilot during the takeoff, and the subsequent jammed rudder. - [NTSB FTW97FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA274.md): Hillam Rans S-9 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N1678N · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. - [NTSB CHI97LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA216.md): Schweizer SGS 2-8 · Menominee Falls, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N79106 · Substantial damage > the slippage of the glider launch equipment (winch). Factors were the pilot's encounter with a stall/spin and the lack of possibility for remedial action to avoid impact with the terrain. - [NTSB CHI97LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA215.md): Cessna 182 · Chippewa Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N5820B · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1997&page=20 ## 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=19&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.