# 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 22 of 43 · 2,121 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL97LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA101.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Fajardo, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N4515T · Substantial damage > a malfunction (jamming) of the elevator flight control system for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB ATL97LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA099.md): Cessna P210N · Destin, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N222WE · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL97LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA097.md): Ryan Navion · Cross City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N91519 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in loss of power in flight due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA97LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA163.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N4249Z · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's inadequate terrain clearance and failure to maintain directional control. Also, the overload of the aircraft's left main landing gear strut assembly. Factors contributing to the accident were high density altitude conditions, downdrafts… - [NTSB SEA97LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA161.md): Cessna 170B · Bend, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N37RA · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to attain a proper climb rate. High density altitude and the pilot's failure to use all of the available runway were factors. - [NTSB SEA97LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA158.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Roosevelt, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N8537F · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Wind gusts were a factor. - [NTSB MIA97LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA205.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Mooresville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N7636S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on landing resulting in a go-around, and a subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB MIA97IA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97IA206.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-8-61 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N27UA · Minor damage > failure of the right main landing gear cylinder due to stress corrosion. - [NTSB IAD97LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA096.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Hampton, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N4022P · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor judgement for intentionally shutting down an engine to perform a practice single engine landing, which led to a single engine go-around due to conflicting traffic. - [NTSB FTW97LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA254.md): North American NA-265-80 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N100EJ · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to mask the gear locking pins prior to painting the airplane which resulted in the right main gear locking pin jamming in the unlocked position due to contamination with paint. A factor was the failure of maintenance… - [NTSB FTW97FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA249.md): Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B · Hobbs, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N80077 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to select an off-field landing site with sufficient time/altitude to perform the landing which led to his failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the unfavorable wind. - [NTSB CHI97LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA207.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N1527B · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to properly judge the landing approach. The proximity of transmission wires was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI97LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA206.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N56676 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Turbulence on short final was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI97LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA202.md): Niquette Pietenpol GN-1 · Lake Village, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N46844 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inability to maintain sufficient airspeed and climb. - [NTSB CHI97LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA194.md): Cessna 170B · Karlin, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N2416D · Destroyed > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his inadequate visual lookout while buzzing, which resulted in failure to see-and-avoid the top (ground/static) wires of an electrical power line. - [NTSB CHI97IA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA195.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-30 · Flint, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N963N · Minor damage > An electrical short in the wiring of the left wingtip oscillating position light auto transformer and a failure of the system circuit breaker. - [NTSB ATL97LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA098.md): Piper PA-12 · Swansboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N7799H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusting winds. - [NTSB ATL97LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA096.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Spruce Pine, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N5807U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance after turning the wrong way in a traffic pattern. - [NTSB ANC97FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA099.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N5164G · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the no.1 exhaust push rod. Factors contributing to the accident were: insufficient information on pushrod inspection and overhaul from the manufacturer, unsuitable terrain available for landing, and the… - [NTSB NYC97LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA134.md): Martin Velocity RG · Montauk, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N280DM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. - [NTSB MIA97LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA204.md): Moran Teenie TWO · Pinehurst, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N9753 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind and improper recovery from a bounced landing. This resulted in a premature lift off, in-flight collision with terrain, on-ground loss of directional control, and subsequent on-ground collision with a taxiway… - [NTSB LAX97LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA268.md): Cessna 172 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N7359A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his resultant failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing flare. - [NTSB LAX97LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA239.md): Cessna 172 · Aguiguan Island, Mauritius · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N8189B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment while landing on an undeveloped private dirt strip. - [NTSB LAX97LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA238.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N70EC · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper placement of the unmarked fuel selector valve to off which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in this model aircraft. - [NTSB LAX97LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA232.md): Cessna 182A · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N2011G · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/inspection and his failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard prior to departure. - [NTSB LAX97LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA231.md): Cessna P206B · Desert Center, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N4733F · Destroyed > The pilot's unexpected encounter with dust devils during the takeoff ground roll. - [NTSB IAD97LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA097.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N9883L · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which fail to provide an adequate fuel supply - [NTSB FTW97LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA256.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N65378 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper inflight planning in that he allowed the glider to descend to too low an altitude and stray too far from the airport, exceeding the aircraft's glide capabilities. A factor was his failure to utilize maximum braking action. - [NTSB FTW97LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA253.md): Piper PA-31T · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N974DC · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure to follow the landing checklist. - [NTSB FTW97LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA251.md): Cessna 172G · Powderly, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N3888L · Substantial damage > The inadvertent stall due to the pilot's diverted attention to an open service door. A factor was the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot. - [NTSB FTW97LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA250.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ashdown, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N1798J · Destroyed > The inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the high density altitude. - [NTSB CHI97LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA201.md): Weber RV-4 · Hermann, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N1142J · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and encounter with a stall. Related factors were the chafed throttle cable, which became jammed; and failure of the pilot to perform an engine shut down in order to land on the runway. - [NTSB ANC97FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA097.md): Piper PA-32 · Skagway, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N15199 · Destroyed > jamming/failure of the left magneto impulse coupling, which stopped rotation of the magneto gear, and resulted in subsequent shearing of the accessory intermediate idler gear. Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced… - [NTSB LAX97LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA230.md): Beech 95-B55 · Beaumont, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1997 · N2031W · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent movement of the propeller controls, instead of the throttle levers, which resulted in an inadvertent dual engine shutdown. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to properly secure the door during preflight, and his… - [NTSB IAD97FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA095.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Penobscot, ME · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1997 · N3896T · Destroyed > The pilot's flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in the loss of control. Factors relating to the accident were the fog and the pilot's lack of an instrument rating. - [NTSB FTW97LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA259.md): Luscombe 8A · Seminole, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1997 · N71381 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions. A factor was the prevailing quartering tailwind. - [NTSB FTW97LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA257.md): Reiffer RS-15 · Ward, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1997 · N8032H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, his failure to use the flaps to obtain the proper touchdown point, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft. - [NTSB FTW97LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA252.md): Bell 206B · New Iberia, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1997 · N49661 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. A related factor was his failure to follow the company procedure of maintaining visual contact with the external long-line cable, while hovering with it attached. - [NTSB CHI97LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA199.md): Snow S2C · Viola, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1997 · N1684S · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by failing to ensure there was an inadequate supply of fuel for the flight, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a… - [NTSB MIA97LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA203.md): Cessna A185F · Bay St. Louis, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N5054R · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper short field landing procedure and use of full flaps prior to being assured of reaching the proper touchdown point, resulting in an in-flight collision with an embankment, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was a total… - [NTSB MIA97LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA201.md): Grumman G-164 · Altha, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N10273 · Destroyed > The failure of the left main landing gear spring due to a preexisting fatigue crack resulting in the separation of the left main landing gear, and subsequent nose down during taxi. - [NTSB MIA97LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA200.md): Cessna 150F · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N8083S · Substantial damage > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an on-ground loss of control and subsequent collision with trees and a ditch. The crosswind, trees, and ditch were related factors. - [NTSB LAX97LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA233.md): Cessna 152 · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N64954 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during takeoff. - [NTSB LAX97LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA228.md): Aviat A-1 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N13HU · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW97LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA246.md): Cessna T210M · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N761FM · Substantial damage > The disintegration of the #1 cylinder piston resulting from a detonation/pre-ignition condition due to an unknown reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW97LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA244.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N69073 · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's failure to refuel before taking off on the remainder of the flight after making a precautionary landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot becoming lost and disoriented, and the lack of suitable terrain for a… - [NTSB FTW97IA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA248.md): Beech 95-B55 · Longview, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N6663C · No damage > The failure of the rudder pedal bell crank from the right seat side due to an overload fracture. - [NTSB CHI97LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA193.md): Grumman G-164 · Satanta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N10397 · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain aircraft control and the reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined. - [NTSB CHI97FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA200.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · St. Paul, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N83353 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Related factors were the pilot's diverted attention and gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB ATL97FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA095.md): Boeing Stearman B75N1 · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N450GC · Destroyed > The inadvertent stall encountered by the pilot after experiencing an in-flight cylinder head separation. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1997&page=23 ## 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=22&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.