# 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 IAD97LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA084.md): Cessna 172M · Put-In-Bay, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N5267R · Destroyed
  > Pilot in command failed to maintain control of the airplane. Factors to the accident where high wind conditions with a strong crosswind component and the pilot's inadvertent failure to raise the flaps during the go around.
- [NTSB FTW97LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA211.md): Beech 58 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N22SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to an attempted takeoff in an airplane without an elevator installed.
- [NTSB CHI97LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA159.md): Piper PA-25 · Sullivan, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N6339Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped for flight into IMC. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his inadequate evaluation of the weather, and fog.
- [NTSB ATL97LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA082.md): Beech V35 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N35MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of fuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA97LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA129.md): Cessna 210D · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1997 · N3908Y · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear hydraulic system power pack failure.
- [NTSB NYC97LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA107.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Walton, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1997 · N38758 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision to establish an approach without confirming the landing area, and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the inflight collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX97LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA204.md): Bell 204-B · Kaneohe, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1997 · N64F · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to verify that the load was properly rigged before attempting to pick it up. The uneven (sloping) terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC97LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA105.md): North American Navion · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N91711 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed go-around which resulted in the inflight collision with trees off the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX97LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA200.md): Moravan Z242L · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N7ZA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the Beech E35, N7354, inadequate preflight planning/preparation and lack of familiarity with the aircraft which led to his attempt to taxi from a seat without brake controls.
- [NTSB IAD97LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA082.md): Cessna R182 · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N2336C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA157.md): Cessna A188B · La Moure, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N8293G · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to jettison the load. Factors involved were the exceeded weight and balance limits, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.
- [NTSB ATL97LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA084.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Columbus, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N7581W · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance/inspection and subsequent corrosion of the air filter, which resulted in pieces of the air filter to block the intake to the carburetor and result in loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of maintenance…
- [NTSB ATL97LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA081.md): Cessna 172I · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N5124G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion and total loss of engine power. A factor was the soft terrain at the emergency landing site.
- [NTSB ANC97LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA084.md): Anderson Kitfox IV-1200 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N85TA · Substantial damage
  > a seized crankshaft connecting rod bearing. A factor relating to the acciden was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA128.md): Cessna 177B · Lake Powell, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N34680 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA97LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA127.md): Cessna 182 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N6302A · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing. The gusty quartering crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA97FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA179.md): Piper J3C-65 · Asheboro, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N804DA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilots in both airplanes to see and/or avoid a collision with each other.
- [NTSB IAD97GA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97GA081.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N4310Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's preoccupation which led to fuel starvation of the selected tank and the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA210.md): Beech 60 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N7396D · Substantial damage
  > loss of power in the right engine and failure of the right propeller to feather for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure or inability to align the airplane with the runway during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA158.md): Kohles Kitfox III · Meadow Grove, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N515JK · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI97LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA156.md): Champion 7ECA · Gregory, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N5253X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision. The tailwind and location of trees were related factors.
- [NTSB ATL97WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97WA079.md): Boeing 767-300 · Asuncion, Paraguay · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 4, 1997 · N651UA · No damage
- [NTSB ANC97TA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97TA085.md): Cessna U206F · Chevak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N736 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the prevailing wind conditions during landing.
- [NTSB ANC97LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA083.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N91855 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action to correct an approach for a simulated emergency landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the student pilot's excessive descent rate during the approach.
- [NTSB SEA97LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA126.md): Garlick UH-1H · Addy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1997 · N85NW · Substantial damage
  > The inflight failure of the K-FLEX engine-to-gear box drive shaft and no suitable site in which to make a forced/emergency landing. A factor was the mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB NYC97FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA103.md): Cessna 210M · Elliston, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1997 · N9162M · Destroyed
  > failure of the PIC to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB LAX97GA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97GA198.md): Beech 95-B55 · San Carlos, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 3, 1997 · N8KB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI97LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA154.md): Cessna 340A · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1997 · N171DB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot did not comply with the decision height and his attention was diverted from his cockpit scan. The factors involved were the weather conditions were at landing minimums and a flight to his destination alternate was not performed.
- [NTSB SEA97LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA125.md): Cessna 402C · Rawlins, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1997 · N1233P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during the initial climb after a night takeoff. Factors include a dark night and rising terrain off the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA97FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA176.md): Cessna 172N · Comerio, PR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1997 · N4752D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from obstructions on rising terrain.
- [NTSB MIA97FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA175.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Avon Park, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1997 · N28297 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vso) during an approach in instrument flight conditions.
- [NTSB ANC97LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA081.md): Piper PA-22 · Healy, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1997 · N3602A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and runway alignment. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind, and the proximity of a creek (ravine) to the runway.
- [NTSB SEA97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA124.md): Cessna 150H · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1997 · N50348 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to depart on a flight without first ensuring the aircraft held sufficient fuel to reach his destination, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the high vegetation and rocks at the location of the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC97WA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97WA104.md): Cessna TU-206G · Carroll Lake, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 1997 · N6428Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC97LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA102.md): Cessna 150 · Elkton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1997 · N22935 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the airplane veering right, and striking trees.
- [NTSB MIA97LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA177.md): Cessna T-210-N · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1997 · N7393C · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to ensure the landing gear was locked down before landing, following an electrical system failure, resulting in the left main landing gear collapsing during landing rollout. The electrical malfunction and resultant discharged battery were…
- [NTSB IAD97FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA079.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Melville, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1997 · N6337J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors to this accident were night instrument meteorological conditions with low ceiling and fog.
- [NTSB FTW97LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA209.md): Giertz Vmax Probe · Lake Jackson, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1997 · N1200M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an approach to landing. A related factor was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW97FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA208.md): Bell 206B · Intracoastl Cty, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1997 · N115AL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft. Factors were the failure of the pilot of N2773A to use the available traffic advisory service and the failure of the operator of N2773A to make the use of traffic advisory services a company…
- [NTSB FTW97FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA207.md): Canadair F-86E MK.6 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1997 · N86EX · Destroyed
  > Inadequate planning and decision making by the pilot in starting the aerobatic maneuver at an insufficient altitude to successfully complete the maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI97LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA153.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Alanson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1997 · N5739Z · Destroyed
  > inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation, due to an improper fuel tank selector position. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in his delay or inability to flare the…
- [NTSB ANC97WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97WA080.md): Cessna 206 · Atlin, Canada · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 1997 · N9607Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX97LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA221.md): Staudaucher S300D · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1997 · N540DH · Substantial damage
  > The owner/pilot's decision to use automotive hardware, which had not been heat treated, and the practice of adding aluminum plates to the trailing edge of the aileron without rebalancing the flight controls, which resulted in the separation of the aileron at…
- [NTSB LAX97LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA197.md): Rotorway 162F · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1997 · N176BT · Destroyed
  > the owner/builder incorrectly installed the tail rotor drive pulley mounting scissors, overtorqued the pivot belts, did not perform the required maintenance lubrication of the pivot belts, and failed to perform adequate visual maintenance checks of these…
- [NTSB FTW97LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA212.md): Grumman G-164A · Woodsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1997 · N842KG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the unsuitable terrain available for the pilot to execute the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA155.md): Cessna 150 · Woodbine, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1997 · N60971 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors were the high temperature and high vegetation.
- [NTSB FTW97RA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97RA213.md): Bell UH-1H · Roque, Peru · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 30, 1997 · PNP30
- [NTSB FTW97LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA214.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1997 · N36275 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's (PIC's) inadequate supervision of the flight by allowing the pilot-rated passenger to attempt a go-around (aborted landing) without maitaining minimum control speed (VMC), which resulted in loss of aircraft control. Factors relating to…
- [NTSB CHI97LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA152.md): Cessna 152 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1997 · N66980 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane by overcompensating with the rudder. Factors associated with the accident were the excessive airspeed and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC97LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA149.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Preston, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1997 · N4497Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the failure of the left magneto, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1997&page=28

## 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=27&year=1997

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