# 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 21 of 43 · 2,121 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA97LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA167.md): Cessna 140 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N4275N · Substantial damage > Failure of the right-main landing gear axle after landing. - [NTSB NYC97LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA145.md): Slingsby T65A · Bethel, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N111XX · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare. A factor in the accident was the pilot's fatigue. - [NTSB MIA97LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA211.md): Schweizer SGS-1-26B · Eustis, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N9927J · Destroyed > an in-flight separation of the right wing, and subsequent impact with trees. Factors in this accident were thermal lift and turbulence in clouds. - [NTSB LAX97LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA244.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N7435S · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, his failure to obtain the current wind information, his selection of the wrong runway, and his delay in aborting landing. - [NTSB LAX97LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA240.md): Cessna 152 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N4594B · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to departure, and his failure to perform sufficient en route fuel consumption calculations during the cross-country flight. - [NTSB IAD97LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA099.md): Beech BE-35 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N2738V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to retard the engine throttle to idle during the landing roll. A related factor was the diverted attention. - [NTSB FTW97LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA263.md): Bronner Steen Skybolt · Brazoria, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N773HD · Substantial damage > a fuel leak at a wobble pump fuel hose clamp, which resulted in loss of fuel and fuel exhaustion. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI97LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA211.md): Waco UPF-7 · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N30136 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain safe altitude/clearance from the terrain. Factors relating to this accident were: the hazy weather condition, the resultant difficulty in keeping the other airplane in sight, and the pilot's diverted attention, while looking… - [NTSB CHI97IA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA212.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 · Memphis, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N9348 · No damage > the spoiler cable was misrouted by unknown maintenance personnel. - [NTSB CHI97FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA208.md): Cessna 150F · Gary, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N8197S · Destroyed > the pilot's not obtaining/maintaining airspeed which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB ANC97LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA102.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N1961P · Substantial damage > water contamination of the fuel supply. Soft, unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing were factors. - [NTSB SEA97LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA166.md): Cessna 172I · Naches, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1997 · N35436 · Substantial damage > inadequate preflight by the pilot, and subsequent fuel exhaustion, which led to a forced landing and subsequent nose over of the aircraft. Related factors were: the FBO did not refuel the aircraft as requested, and soft terrain was encountered during the… - [NTSB FTW97FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA262.md): Ryan Navion B · Garfield, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1997 · N5401K · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during a turn to reverse direction, which resulted in a stall and collision with a pole and a building. High density altiitude was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC97LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA101.md): Boeing D75N1 · Eagle, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1997 · N60821 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision making during an aborted landing. - [NTSB NYC97LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA141.md): Cessna 182 · Springfield, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1997 · N8568T · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed, and his delay in aborting the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing, and proximity of the fence to the runway. - [NTSB MIA97WA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA214.md): Cessna 402C · Gt. Harbour Cay, Bahamas · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 10, 1997 · N2717Y · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA97LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA209.md): Grumman American AA-1B · New Albany, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1997 · N1493R · Substantial damage > a forced landing due to an undetermined complete loss of engine power, and subsequent impact with tress. - [NTSB FTW97LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA278.md): Watts RAF 2000 Gyroplane · Conroe, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1997 · N6826Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was his premature liftoff at low airspeed. - [NTSB FTW97IA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA261.md): Boeing 757-223 · Dickinson, ND · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1997 · N660AM · Minor damage > an encounter with unforecast convection induced turbulence (CIT). Related factors were: the flight crew's improper evaluation of the weather, and an inaccurate preflight weather briefing by company weather personnel. - [NTSB CHI97LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA209.md): Piper PA-25-235A · O'Neil, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1997 · N7050Z · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's improper planning/decision and inadequate fuel consumption calculations. Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of an operable fuel indication system, and the high winds. - [NTSB ATL97LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA100.md): Beech 55 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1997 · N45CW · Substantial damage > The failure of the aircraft braking system due to low brake pressure resulting from the undetermined loss of brake fluid from the brake reservoir. - [NTSB SEA97LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA165.md): Young Turbo Cruiser · Milford, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1997 · N6626W · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Factors include the pilot's fuel consumption calculations based upon insufficient or erroneous information provided by the amateur-built airplane's builder and previous owner, and terrain conditions not suitable… - [NTSB LAX97LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA236.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1997 · N28299 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent encounter with unfavorable weather conditions during the landing, and his failure to maintain runway alignment. The sudden onset of crosswind gusts beyond the capability of the aircraft was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW97LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA260.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Sonora, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1997 · N2583F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing roll. A factor was gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB CHI97IA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA205.md): Boeing B-727-200 · Indianapolis, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1997 · N770AT · Minor damage > the improper installation of the incorrect spherical bearing by the company's maintenance personnel. A factor was the improper plating of the trunnion with chromium by the landing gear overhaul facility. - [NTSB SEA97LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA164.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Biddle, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1997 · N3253B · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor contributing to the accident was the tailwind condition on takeoff. - [NTSB NYC97LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA140.md): Cessna 182A · Hayfield Twnshp, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1997 · N4951D · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff from unsuitable terrain and failure to maintain airspeed. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB NYC97FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA139.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Jones Beach, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1997 · N28535 · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain (water). Related factors were: the adverse weather… - [NTSB MIA97LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA208.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Altha, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1997 · N1509C · Destroyed > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB MIA97LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA207.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1997 · N82019 · Destroyed > a forced landing as a result of an undetermined loss of engine power and subsequent impact with a railroad switching unit and nose over. - [NTSB FTW97LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA258.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1997 · N802TC · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to follow emergency procedures to reduce drag and maintain best climb airspeed. Factors were the partial loss of engine power due to the cracks in the #1 and #4 cylinders as the result of an unapproved modification of their… - [NTSB ANC97LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA100.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1997 · N3952Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear terrain. Factors were exceeding the airplane's maximum allowable gross weight, and downdrafts and turbulence associated with wind flowing across a mountain ridge. - [NTSB LAX97LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA251.md): Cessna 150M · Chico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N8168U · Substantial damage > failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around. Trees at the departure end of the runway were a related factor. - [NTSB LAX97LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA237.md): Cessna 172N · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N738ET · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to adequately judge the wind direction and to select the correct runway, which resulted in a downwind landing; and his failure to go around, while there was sufficient runway remaining. The tailwind, fence, and ditch were related factors. - [NTSB LAX97LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA234.md): Cessna 150G · Barstow, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N458AE · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inability to attain directional control of the aircraft due to an improperly adjusted parking brake spring. - [NTSB LAX97GA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97GA235.md): Bell BHT-206L-1 · Highland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N27591 · Destroyed > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Also causal was the ingestion of entrapped air that occurred during an abrupt maneuver and fuel-borne contamination that caused the fuel system check valves to leak, resulted in a lower than expected fuel level… - [NTSB FTW97LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA266.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Huntsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N99739 · Substantial damage > Inadvertent stall due to the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and a proper descent rate. A factor was the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. - [NTSB CHI97LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA204.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Donnelly, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N6633K · Substantial damage > undetermined event resulting in the broken connecting rod and cylinder. - [NTSB CHI97LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA203.md): Piper PA-17 · Cadillac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N4594H · Substantial damage > the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around and the pilot's lack of recent flight experience. - [NTSB ANC97TA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97TA098.md): Cessna U206G · Platinum, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N756ZV · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of the proper touchdown point. A factor associated with the accident was a tailwind. - [NTSB SEA97LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA160.md): Cessna 170B · Jackson, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N211R · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Gusting wind conditions was a factor. - [NTSB SEA97LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA159.md): Beech G35 · Jackson, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N4552D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Hypoxia and hypoglycemia were physical impairment factors. - [NTSB NYC97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA137.md): Aerostar-Raven S-60-A · Clyde, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N3590H · No damage > An abrupt touchdown to avoid power lines which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly brief the passengers for the landing. - [NTSB NYC97LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA136.md): Cessna 172P · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N97011 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing. - [NTSB NYC97LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA135.md): Cessna 182B · Medford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N166KM · Destroyed > An inflight engine fire of undetermined origin. - [NTSB IAD97LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA100.md): Cessna 182H · Pedrictown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N1858X · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare. - [NTSB FTW97FA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA255.md): Boeing 727-247 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N2809W · Substantial damage > The inadequate inspection of the right main landing gear forward trunnion bearing support fitting. Factors were the failure of the right main landing gear forward trunnion bearing support fitting and the subsequent right main landing gear failure. - [NTSB CHI97TA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97TA198.md): Cessna 182R · Peoria, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N661SP · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat and the carburetor icing conditions which existed at the time of the accident. Factors were the ditch and poles which the airplane contacted. - [NTSB CHI97LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA197.md): Piper PA-18 · Middleville, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N183DP · Destroyed > fuel contamination, due to improper servicing of the aircraft; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The pilot's failure to ensure a proper… - [NTSB CHI97FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA196.md): Mooney M20A · White Bear, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N8394E · Destroyed > pilot incapacitation due to a stroke. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1997&page=22 ## 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=21&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.