# 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 CHI97FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA220.md): Beech B-60 · Springfield, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N3359P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's fuel mismanagement and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in fuel exhaustion followed by the loss of power in one engine and the loss of aircraft control. Contributing was the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft, the…
- [NTSB ATL97LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA109.md): Cessna 172M · Athens, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N13428 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to initiate a go-around. The pilot's misjudged approach was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL97LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA108.md): Cessna 152 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N152DG · Substantial damage
  > failure of the right nose wheel steering linkage. The close proximity of the fence was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL97LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA107.md): Piper J3C-65 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N98879 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent entry into a secondary stall and spin, as engine power faltered during application of power, while recovering from an intentional stall. The hesitation (faltering) of power and the pilot's diverted attention were related factors.
- [NTSB ANC97LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA108.md): Goode Avid Flyer MK-IV · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N4356H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the sudden windshift, and the pilot's lack of seaplane certification.
- [NTSB ANC97LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA107.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N6822L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Factors were the intentional relinquishing of controls by the pilot, and interference with the rudder controls by the nonpilot passenger.
- [NTSB SEA97LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA173.md): Cessna 170 · Graham, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N4292V · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot-in-command, and water contamination in the fuel resulting in a loss of engine power. A factor was a power transmission line in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB IAD97LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA101.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N4530J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the crosswind, wind gusts and high vegetation.
- [NTSB FTW97LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA272.md): Beech C35 · Chickasha, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N1878D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow the checklist, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA222.md): Morgan MINI-500 · Ava, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N500XM · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to loss of engine cooling fluid. Related factors were maintenance service bulletin not complied with by the owner/pilot mechanic resulting in low output of the carburetor, and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI97FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA218.md): Cessna 172P · Chicago, IL · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N5323K · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the pilots not maintaining visual separation between their airplanes. A factor in this accident was the pilot of the southbound airplane not reporting her position abeam the airport as directed by the ATC controller.
- [NTSB ATL97LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA106.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Bunnell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N4138Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to ensure the airplane had adequate airspeed for banner pickup/towing operations, which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent contact with the terrain.
- [NTSB ANC97LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA106.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Alagnak River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N68084 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies.
- [NTSB SEA97LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA162.md): Cessna 320E · W. Yellowstone, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1997 · N3425Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing when asymmetric power was applied. A factor was the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC97GA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97GA148.md): Schweizer 269C · Baltimore, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1997 · N6129Q · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power which was a result of incomplete and improper engine overhaul by company maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable forced landing area terrain.
- [NTSB LAX97LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA257.md): Fronsman Rotorway Exec · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1997 · N6323F · Destroyed
  > an undetermined failure of the oil system (lines or filter), while hovering, which resulted in an engine compartment fire that erupted and subsequently destroyed the helicopter after it was landed.
- [NTSB LAX97LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA252.md): Cessna 182N · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1997 · N9099G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of maintenance personnel to adequately repair the pitch trim system and ensure that it was properly rigged, and the pilot's failure to maintain pitch control due to the distraction at liftoff of the mistrim condition.
- [NTSB LAX97LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA247.md): Sikorsky S-58T · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1997 · N47B · Substantial damage
  > an engine failure resulting from the fracture of two power turbine blades, which had been previously subjected to a hot or hung start.
- [NTSB LAX97FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA253.md): Mooney M20J · Placerville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1997 · N405LA · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW97LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA273.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2B · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1997 · N5351N · Substantial damage
  > Inaccurate compensation for wind conditions and improper recovery from a bounced landing by the CFI pilot in command. A factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI97LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA219.md): Weatherly 201C · Stephen, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1997 · N9054W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA169.md): Weatherly 620B · Newdale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1997 · N9022H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning preparation which resulted in the aircraft exceeding the maximum gross weight, and inability to climb. A factor was high density altitude.
- [NTSB NYC97LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA147.md): Cessna 120 · Napoleon, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1997 · N2550N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with inadequate fuel.
- [NTSB FTW97LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA270.md): Bell 206L-1 · Amelia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1997 · N3892R · Substantial damage
  > partial loss of engine power due to frog(s) being ingested into the engine. Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of altitude and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA213.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Fessenden, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1997 · N41371 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff and/or failure to abort the takeoff while there was sufficient runway remaining.
- [NTSB LAX97LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA245.md): Classic Waco YMF-5 · Pahoa, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1997 · N553T · Substantial damage
  > Loss of the propeller retaining nut and associated hardware for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA271.md): Cessna 152 · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1997 · N4870B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed landing flare and his improper bounced landing recovery technique.
- [NTSB CHI97LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA214.md): Cessna 172 · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1997 · N733FT · Substantial damage
  > the improper flare performed by the student and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. A factor related to the accident was the student lack of experience.
- [NTSB ATL97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA104.md): Cessna 177RG · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1997 · N52120 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure the oil filler cap was secured during his preflight inspection, and loss of engine oil (oil exhaustion), which resulted in subsequent engine failure. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of…
- [NTSB ANC97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA104.md): Piper PA-18 · Gakona, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1997 · N83675 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB MIA97FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA213.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Avon Park, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N19LH · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power as a result of the thrust reversers being deployed and subsequent in-flight collision was wires. Factors in this accident were the pilot's disregard for procedures, and the improper use of the thrust reversers.
- [NTSB LAX97LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA242.md): Cessna 180K · Lake Mead, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N2914K · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the number 4 piston for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX97IA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97IA243.md): Boeing 737-522 · Ontario, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N956UA · No damage
  > a laser light source of undetermined origin directed toward the cockpit window of an aircraft in-flight by a person or persons unknown.
- [NTSB LAX97FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA241.md): Cessna TR182 · Panamint Spring, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N757CF · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to attain a proper touchdown point for landing, and his delay in initiating a go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's attempt to land at the wrong airport, uphill slope of the runway, high density altitude, and…
- [NTSB FTW97LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA267.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N800SA · Substantial damage
  > inadequate visual lookout by the bus driver. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness and bright background lighting.
- [NTSB FTW97FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA269.md): Mooney M20C · Sarepta, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N777TU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment (drugs) resulting in his becoming disoriented and the ensuing loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the inaccurate navigation chart.
- [NTSB ATL97LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA105.md): Cessna 172N · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N737EV · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing, which resulted in a collision with a runway marker. The rear-quartering tailwind (crosswind) and gusts were related factors.
- [NTSB ANC97LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA103.md): Piper PA-22 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N4520A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's initiation of an abrupt, evasive maneuver, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were an undetermined object crossing the runway and the passenger's rudder control interference during the evasive…
- [NTSB SEA97LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA168.md): Bell 47G-3B · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1997 · N8494E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot mismanaged his fuel supply which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of adequate altitude and airspeed to successfully execute an autorotation.
- [NTSB NYC97LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA143.md): Cessna 172M · Manville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1997 · N9679V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA138.md): Hughes 269B · Paducah, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1997 · N9398F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to identify and correct the worn holes on the lower fuselage fairing and the failure of the flight instructor to maintain main rotor RPM during the autorotative landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's…
- [NTSB LAX97LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA249.md): Cessna 182G · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1997 · N2164R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW97LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA268.md): Cessna 152 · Lufkin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1997 · N5238H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the student pilot becoming disoriented. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC97LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA142.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Jersey City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1997 · N84611 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismangement of the fuel supply, by which he failed to switched fuel tanks, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC97FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA144.md): Cessna TR182 · Seaside Heights, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1997 · N737PK · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above water, while maneuvering over the ocean during a dark moonless night. Related factors were: darkness, the pilot's probable illusion of altitude, spatial disorientation, and lack of…
- [NTSB MIA97LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA210.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Woodeberry, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1997 · N7981 · Destroyed
  > in-flight collision with a fence during takeoff. Factors in this accident were the pilot's inadequate pre-flight by not calculating the total weight of the airplane, and high temperatures.
- [NTSB IAD97LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA098.md): Cessna 182K · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1997 · N2539R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance and his failure to execute a go around.
- [NTSB FTW97LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA264.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Crossett, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1997 · N83701 · Substantial damage
  > failure of maintenance personnel to perform an adequate inspection of the fuselage center frame and detect a fatigue fracture of a longeron tube on the upper left side of the center frame, which resulted in a disconnect of the tail rotor drive shaft from the…
- [NTSB CHI97LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA210.md): Cessna A188B · Aitkin, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1997 · N9746G · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the wet/soft terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB ATL97LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA103.md): Hughes 269C · Johnston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1997 · N7413F · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain the proper rotor RPM during the approach and flare for landing.

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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=20&year=1997

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