# 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 IAD98FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA018.md): Beech A 36 · Findlay, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1997 · N5050G · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to obtain/maintain clearance with objects during the initial climb. Contributing factors were trees, fog, and the flying pilot's failure to maintain runway heading during the initial climb.
- [NTSB FTW98FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA073.md): Swearingen SA226-T · Byers, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1997 · N950TT · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane and his subsequent spatial disorientation which prevented him from maintaining airplane control. Factors were excessive workload on the pilot and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB DCA98WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98WA014.md): Sikorsky S-76B · North Sea, Netherlands · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 20, 1997 · H-KHB · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL98LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA026.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1997 · N5258Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight inspection by failing to ensure the fuel selector was properly positioned, which led to fuel starvation, loss of engine power, and a forced landing on rough/uneven terrain. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a…
- [NTSB NYC98LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA049.md): Bihn Mini 500 · Gettysburg, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1997 · N727EB · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, followed by the main rotor striking the tailboom, which resulted in the separation of a main rotor blade.
- [NTSB NYC98LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA045.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Fairplain, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1997 · N9418N · Destroyed
  > an improper overhaul of the fuel servo by the manufacturer, which resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were the dark night conditions and rough forced landing terrain.
- [NTSB MIA98WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA043.md): Beech BE-200 · Huarmey, Peru · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 19, 1997 · N26LE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA98RA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98RA013.md): Boeing 737-300 · Indonesia · Accident · 97 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 19, 1997 · 9VTRF
- [NTSB ATL98LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA027.md): American AA-1 · Monticello, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1997 · N5789L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and failure to ensure that the airplane would be able to clear trees during takeoff. Related factors were: the high/wet vegetation on the grass runway, and the proximity of trees to the runway.
- [NTSB SEA98LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA025.md): Cessna 177 · Thompson Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1997 · N2988X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper remedial action when confronted with a porpoised landing. A factor was his failure to execute a go-around maneuver.
- [NTSB NYC98LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA059.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1997 · N6962Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an off runway landing, after the left engine was reported to have lost power.
- [NTSB NYC98LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA044.md): Consolidated-Vultee BT-13A · Oxford, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1997 · N67868 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD98LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA017.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Steubenville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1997 · N28122 · Destroyed
  > Collision with deer on runway during initial takeoff and climb.
- [NTSB FTW98TA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98TA072.md): Bell 206B-III · Reserve, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 18, 1997 · N124DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the high density altitude weather condition.
- [NTSB FTW98LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA070.md): Cessna 172F · Gonzales, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1997 · N8426U · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall resulting from the flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed during his delayed recovery from the bounced landing. Factors were the student's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and the instructor's inadequate supervision…
- [NTSB CHI98LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA071.md): Piper J-3 · Valley Center, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1997 · N32737 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive pull up after lift-off and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall and collision with wooded terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA064.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1997 · N6377L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command misjudged the fuel supply and selected an empty fuel tank which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain encountered when the airplane touched down short of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI98FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA068.md): Beech C35 · Evansville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1997 · N782D · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance by the use of a loose fitting unapproved fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL98FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA025.md): Cessna A150K · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1997 · N1218M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying speed following a banner pick up, which resulted in a stall and an uncontrolled collision with the ground. A related factor was: the pilot allowed the maximum certificated gross weight of the airplane to be…
- [NTSB SEA98LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA024.md): Bell 206L · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1997 · N206LT · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident included a dirt berm/ridge in the field where the pilot executed the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC98LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA046.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1997 · N2932X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper distance and altitude during approach which resulted in an undershoot and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB NYC98LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA043.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Belle Vernon, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1997 · N55TP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper out-of-ground hover procedure, which resulted in a loss of tailrotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB IAD98LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA016.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bally, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1997 · N8068Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Related factors were tailwind, and lack of total experience.
- [NTSB FTW98LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA069.md): Cessna 172N · Mckinney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1997 · N1371E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight/planning decision which resulted in continued flight until fuel exhaustion. Related factors were incorrect fuel gauge readings and trees.
- [NTSB DCA98RA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98RA012.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · fredericton, Canada · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 16, 1997 · CFSKI
- [NTSB CHI98LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA065.md): Cessna 150M · Sidney, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1997 · N3820V · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the misunderstood radio communication, and the rough terrain which the airplane encountered.
- [NTSB ANC98LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA013.md): Cessna 206 · Mnt. Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1997 · N9575G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA068.md): Bell 407 · Littleton, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1997 · N771AL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain adequate visual lookout due to the lighting conditions and his failure to follow company procedures for departure from a landing zone. Factors were dark night conditions, bright lights in the landing zone which prevented…
- [NTSB ATL98IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98IA024.md): Airbus Industrie A-300-600 · Montego Bay, Jamaica · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1997 · N90070 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, compounded by the automatic deployment of the ground spoilers on main wheel spin-up, resulting in a pitch angle beyond the tail strike pitch angle of the airplane, which led to the tail contacting the…
- [NTSB ANC98LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA012.md): Cessna 207 · Alakanuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1997 · N707FY · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's mismanagement of the airplane's fuel which led to the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI98LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA069.md): Cessna 150L · Litchfield, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1997 · N18031 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the attempted go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind condition, and the proximity of trees.
- [NTSB CHI98LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA066.md): Cessna 150H · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1997 · N23239 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain. Contributing were icy conditions on the runway and a snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI98LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA060.md): Cessna 152 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1997 · N68318 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's not identifying unsuitable terrain (snowbank) in the landing area, and his not selecting the proper touchdown point. A factor was the snowbank.
- [NTSB SEA98FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA023.md): Aero Commander 690A · Yakima, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1997 · N72VF · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX98LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA060.md): Cessna 180H · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1997 · N123LJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. Related factors were the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW98LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA082.md): Mooney M20 · Pocahontas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1997 · N6159E · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A related factor was: the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB FTW98LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA062.md): Cessna 175A · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1997 · N6846E · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power resulting from detonation and the ensuing failure of the engine piston and connecting rod components. Factors were: the instructor's decision to take off with a known deficiency (magneto drop over limit), the flight instructor's…
- [NTSB DCA98RA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98RA011.md): Fairchild SA-226-TC · La Veriente, Bolivia · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 13, 1997 · CP1635
- [NTSB CHI98LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA061.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1997 · N5454S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance and her failure to maintain adequate visual lookout. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. A contributing factor was the pilot experiencing a visual illusion.
- [NTSB NYC98FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA041.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Pittsville, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1997 · N3448W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision and flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude while flying over wooded terrain. Factors…
- [NTSB FTW98RA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98RA076.md): Fairchild SA-2226-TC · La Vertiente, Bolivia · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 12, 1997 · CP-1635
- [NTSB NYC98LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA042.md): Cessna 182P · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1997 · N20710 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The tail wind component and an encounter with a ditch were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX98LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA057.md): Saab-Scania 340B · Ventura, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1997 · N329AE · No damage
  > Seat belt not used. A related factor was the unforecasted severe air turbulence.
- [NTSB ATL98FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA023.md): Beech A100 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1997 · N30SA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued approach below decision height without reference to the runway environment, and his failure to execute a missed approach.
- [NTSB SEA98LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA022.md): Cessna 150J · Silverdale, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1997 · N51369 · Substantial damage
  > Ice accumulation in the carburetor throat. Factors include conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, an inoperative starter due to a separated pull-to-start knob, and soft terrain at the location of the forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD98FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA015.md): Socata TB-20 Trinidad · Roanoke, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1997 · N3041J · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB FTW98LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA066.md): Cessna 207 · Fruita, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1997 · N91002 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA063.md): Beech 1900C · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1997 · N79GL · Substantial damage
  > improper installation of aileron cables by the maintenance personnel, inadequate inspection by the company's maintenance personnel of maintenance performed, and inadequate preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC98LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA039.md): Cessna 172M · New Salem, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1997 · N12219 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance above the water due to his impairment by drugs. A factor in this accident was the glassy water condition.
- [NTSB NYC98LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA038.md): Cessna TR182 · Owenton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1997 · N4701S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/inflight decision and VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing was a low ceiling.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1997&page=3

## 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=2&year=1997

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