# 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 NYC97LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA101.md): Hiller UH-12E · Granby, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1997 · N4029S · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot/owner to replace the torsional clutch as specified by the manufacturer, and subsequent failure of the helicopter's clutch, which resulted in a forced landing (autorotation). A related factor was: the encounter with trees in the emergency…
- [NTSB LAX97LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA207.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1997 · N3937T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind gust, and his failure to maintain runway alignment after encountering the wind gust.
- [NTSB CHI97LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA150.md): Grumman G164 · Illinois City, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1997 · N474Y · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to see and maintain clearance from a static wire. The proximity of the wire was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC97LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA079.md): Piper J-5 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1997 · N31164 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the noncertificated pilot's decision to perform a go-around after a suitable landing site had been attained. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA206.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1997 · N491SC · Substantial damage
  > unlatching of the left outboard engine cowling latches for undetermined reason(s), which allowed the left engine cowling to separate inflight and strike the vertical stabilizer.
- [NTSB ATL97LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA076.md): Cessna 172M · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1997 · N13375 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged his distance/airspeed during the approach to land, and touched down long on the runway.
- [NTSB SEA97LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA123.md): Piper PA-38 · Fruitland, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N2362K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors include his improper inflight decision to attempt to fly through a mountain pass under high density altitude conditions in an aircraft that was operating near the limits of its…
- [NTSB SEA97LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA122.md): Noe SA-300 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N1923S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Related factors include: an area of standing water on a portion of the runway, and soft terrain just off the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC97LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA100.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N6927W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane which failed to detect water in the fuel, and resulted in a power loss after departure due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB LAX97LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA196.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Tinian, Sark · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N4510X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper takeoff abort. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation.
- [NTSB LAX97LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA191.md): Cessna 152 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N757HE · Substantial damage
  > an animal (elk) on the runway. Factors associated with the accident included: darkness, the pilot's inability to see the animal in sufficient time to avoid a collision, and the lack of a taller fence around the airport.
- [NTSB FTW97LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA204.md): Cessna 180 · Olney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N9408C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of dirctional control, a ground loop, and a collapsed main gear. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA202.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lamar, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N4829Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left magneto and crank shaft idler drive gears. Factors were failure to perform a 100 hour inspection and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA149.md): Bell 206L3 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N35CH · Substantial damage
  > the improper torque meter installation by maintenance personnel, attempting flight with known discrepancies by the pilot-in-command and the check airman, and an improper autorotation by the pilot-in-command with improper oversight of the autorotation maneuver…
- [NTSB SEA97LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA121.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Pocatello, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1997 · N30563 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate remedial action of the pilot-in-command (CFI). Related factors include: the dual student's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and descent rate.
- [NTSB NYC97FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA099.md): Cessna 180 · Freedom, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1997 · N1802C · Destroyed
  > the pilot's premature lift off, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, while attempting to avoid an obstruction (telephone pole). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot allowed the airplane's…
- [NTSB IAD97LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA076.md): Dresbach RV-4 · Bainbridge, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1997 · N61CD · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the initial climb after takeoff. The pilot's physiological conditions was a possible factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA198.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Ward, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1997 · N7967P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of available fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA146.md): Henry Barracuda · Antonia, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1997 · N5926 · Destroyed
  > inadvertent flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), spatial disorientation of the pilot, which led to his loss of aircraft control, and the pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane, which led to an in-flight…
- [NTSB ATL97LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA075.md): Lockheed L-1011-385-3 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1997 · N768DL · No damage
  > The failure of the flight attendants to maintain control of loose cabin service equipment, a salt shaker, that resulted in an uncorrected tripping hazard.
- [NTSB MIA97FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA173.md): Cessna 205 · Homestead, FL · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1997 · N8214Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed as he slowed for a parachutist to jump from the aircraft, and his failure to apply spin recovery emergency procedures prior to ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's lack of…
- [NTSB LAX97LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA193.md): Cessna 177 · Rota, Sark · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1997 · N53079 · Destroyed
  > the unauthorized use of automobile gasoline which led to the loss of engine power due to fuel vapor generation.
- [NTSB FTW97LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA205.md): Maule M-4-220C · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1997 · N9865M · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA201.md): Centrair 101C · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1997 · N991JB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decison. Factors relating to the accident were: lack of thermal lift, which resulted in an off-airport landing, and the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA148.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Houghton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1997 · N8872J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper starting procedures and failure to set the parking brakes.
- [NTSB SEA97FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA120.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Bend, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N83211 · Destroyed
  > Overload of the airframe structure. Thunderstorms and turbulence were factors.
- [NTSB IAD97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA077.md): Cessna 182P · Wentworth, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N20892 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate preflight planning to determine the suitability of an unimproved field for landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA203.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N8351R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude. A contributing factor was a tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI97LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA147.md): Cessna 152 · Crystal, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N5499B · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the lack of recent flight time.
- [NTSB CHI97LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA145.md): Ercoupe 415-G · Colusa, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N94415 · Substantial damage
  > improper installation of the rocker arm assembly by maintenance personnel which led to the failure of the rocker arm. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI97LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA144.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Arcadia, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N5892W · Destroyed
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff, and the resultant tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX97LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA192.md): Crosby GEE BEE Sportster · Watsonville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1997 · N11044 · Substantial damage
  > an unknown failure of the engine oil system, which resulted in loss of oil and a seized engine.
- [NTSB FTW97LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA200.md): Beech BE-56TC · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1997 · N7890R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight (did not remove pitot tube protective covering prior to flight) which resulted in an inaccurate cockpit airspeed indication during takeoff roll and subsequent emergency landing. Factors were, the pilot's…
- [NTSB FTW97FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA199.md): Beech V35 · Shawnee, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1997 · N5459U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent entry into a spin. A factor was the pilot's initiated flight into adverse weather.
- [NTSB SEA97LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA119.md): Garlick UH-1H · Lolo, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · N95NW · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel.
- [NTSB NYC97FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA098.md): Boeing 767-300 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · IDEIL · Substantial damage
  > The improper landing flare by the co-pilot and the inadequate supervision of the flight by the pilot-in-command. Other related factors were the gusty crosswind, windshear, and the lack of familiarity with the airplane by both pilots.
- [NTSB MIA97LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA174.md): Convair CV-240 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · N355T · Destroyed
  > failure of the aft master rod in the right engine, and failure of the front master rod bearing in the left engine, which resulted in a forced landing on a beach and a subsequent encounter with ocean water.
- [NTSB MIA97FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA172.md): Bell 206B · Winter Park, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · N61PP · Destroyed
  > The pilots improper in-flight planning/decision to conduct an out of ground effect hover with a tailwind resulting in an in-flight loss of directional control due to loss of tailrotor effectiveness/unanticipated right yaw, and subsequent in-flight collision…
- [NTSB LAX97LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA190.md): Cessna 182 · Lamont, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · N6495A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate fuel for the flight.
- [NTSB FTW97LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA197.md): Cessna 172RG · Rio Hondo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · N9492D · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to use all of the available runway during landing, and his resultant failure to attain a proper touchdown point for a safe rollout. Factors relating to the accident were: the wet runway with hydroplaning conditions, the uneven terrain…
- [NTSB FTW97LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA196.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Welsh, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · N30982 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a moving vehicle. Factors were: the lack of runway signs and a runway safety area, and the difficulty for the pilot and driver of the vehicle to visually detect each other due to high vegetation at the edge of…
- [NTSB CHI97LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA143.md): Cessna 140 · Fulton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · N76122 · Substantial damage
  > a malfunction of the engine's carburetor that was associated with a spalled carburetor float fulcrum pin which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL97LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA074.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Sophia, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · N8392C · Substantial damage
  > improper maintenance performed by an unknown person, which resulted in the reduction of airflow through the engine induction system and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the pilot to attain a proper touchdown…
- [NTSB SEA97LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA118.md): Hughes 369D · Moclips, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N8306F · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate installation of the fuel control by company maintenance personnel and a loose nut on a line. A disconnected Pc line was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA117.md): Hiller UH-12E · Miltonfreewater, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N3005J · Substantial damage
  > The main rotor blade separated due to fatigue. Factors were: an Airworthiness Directive was not properly performed, and inadequate inspection of the main rotor blades.
- [NTSB NYC97LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA097.md): Enstrom 280-C · Clarksburg, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N613LG · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the hangar.
- [NTSB MIA97LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA171.md): Beech E55 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N1174T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a wheels up landing.
- [NTSB LAX97FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA189.md): Embraer EMB-120 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N198SW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to allow adequate time for the engine oil to drain back into the engine oil reservoir prior to adding additional oil, thereby overfilling the reservoir, which resulted in an engine fire and subsequent damage to hydraulic…
- [NTSB CHI97LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA165.md): Cessna 182RG · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N736YZ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor relating to the accident was the excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI97LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA140.md): Aerospatiale AS-365-N2 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N653CN · No damage
  > inadequate visual clearance by the passenger resulting in his being struck with the rotor blade. A factor relating to this accident was the gusting winds.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1997&page=29

## 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=28&year=1997

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