# 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 29 of 43 · 2,121 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL97LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA073.md): Capstaff Challenger II · Southern Pines, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles. - [NTSB ANC97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA077.md): Cessna 180 · Shaktoolik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N24EJ · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB ANC97LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA076.md): Cessna 180F · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N2175Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition with gusts and downdrafts. - [NTSB SEA97LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA116.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hysham, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1997 · N32142 · Substantial damage > A failure of an engine exhaust valve and the pilot's misjudgement of altitude/distance during an emergency landing at an airstrip. - [NTSB LAX97LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA186.md): Cessna 150 · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1997 · N19315 · Destroyed > was fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the lack of preflight review by the student's flight instructor and training. - [NTSB FTW97RA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97RA194.md): Rockwell 1121B · La Carbonera, Mexico · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 20, 1997 · N1121F - [NTSB CHI97LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA142.md): Mooney M20F · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1997 · N6950V · Substantial damage > binding of the number four exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial power loss. A factor was the ravine. - [NTSB CHI97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA138.md): Cessna 172 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1997 · N8811Z · Substantial damage > was the pilot not maintaining sufficient altitude to clear obstructions. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot was inattentive to the airplane's altitude. - [NTSB ATL97LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA078.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Sparta, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1997 · N4105Q · Substantial damage > A fire in the left engine started by a leak in the fuel pump. - [NTSB MIA97LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA170.md): Cessna 150F · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1997 · N102HA · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed on final approach and during the landing to properly flare the airplane. - [NTSB LAX97WA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97WA194.md): Cessna 180 · Rancho Santa Yn, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 19, 1997 · N9279C · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX97LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA184.md): Cessna 182G · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1997 · N3165S · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to perform either preflight or en route fuel consumption calculations. The pilot's decision to fly the aircraft without the required pilot's operating handbook (POH) on board was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB FTW97FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA193.md): Pezetel M-18A · Wilmot, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1997 · N8089Z · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to remove the elevator control lock before the first flight of the day, which resulted in his inability to control the airplane, due to the locked elevator control. Related factors were: the prevailing high winds and the lack of a visible… - [NTSB SEA97LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA113.md): Cessna 207 · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N7405 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate remedial action upon encountering a downdraft on final approach. The downdraft was a factor. - [NTSB NYC97LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA096.md): Cessna 172M · Galion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N4430R · Substantial damage > The inadvertent encounter with the helicopter main rotor downwash during the initial takeoff climb. Subsequently, the airplane descended and impacted the ground. - [NTSB MIA97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA169.md): Cessna Wren 182G-460 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N3182S · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, by failure to survey the takeoff area, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Upsloping terrain and high vegetation in the takeoff area were related factors. - [NTSB LAX97LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA185.md): Bell 206B · Hilo, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N98AW · Destroyed > the noninstrument-rated pilot flew into instrument conditions and failed to maintain adequate terrain clearance, while attempting to descend through an overcast. The adverse weather conditions and mountainous terrain were related factors. - [NTSB LAX97LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA183.md): North American Navion NA-1 · Morristown, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N8551H · Substantial damage > failure to replace an old and abraded oil feedline hose which led to its rupture and the in-flight loss of engine oil pressure. A related factor was the pilot's misjudgment of distance-to-go versus altitude remaining during the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB CHI97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA137.md): Cessna 152 · Paragon, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N4757B · Destroyed > the pilot did not maintain aircraft control. The factors involved were aerobatics were performed and improper use of aircraft. - [NTSB CHI97LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA136.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N625EE · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed on final approach, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing, and his delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, and the proximity of… - [NTSB CHI97LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA135.md): Cessna 172N · Angola, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N5685E · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's selection of runway, and the misjudged landing flare. - [NTSB CHI97FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA133.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Savoy, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N383AV · Destroyed > the pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and her not maintaining airspeed. Factors were fuel exhaustion and entering an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB ANC97LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA082.md): Cessna TU206A · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N230B · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB ANC97LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA072.md): Cessna 150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N5668E · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing. Factors associated with the accident were: the rough/uneven runway, and a berm. - [NTSB MIA97LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA168.md): Bell 206L-1 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1997 · N30SG · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudging the distance of the intended touchdown point resulting in his intentional decrease in the main rotor rpm to clear obstacles below. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX97LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA188.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1997 · N38718 · Substantial damage > the pilot's attempt to land the aircraft under crosswind conditions that exceeded the performance capability of the aircraft. - [NTSB IAD97LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA078.md): Mooney M20M · Madisonville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1997 · N321JL · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, and inadequate supervision of the CFI, which resulted in a stall and subsequent hard landing. - [NTSB ANC97TA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97TA074.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Fort Wainwright, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 17, 1997 · N2952H · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight and improper planning/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: an unlatched canopy, and unsuitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB SEA97LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA115.md): Robinson R22B · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N2328W · Substantial damage > improper handling of the helicopter by the student pilot/applicant, during a hover autorotation, which resulted in loss of tail rotor effectiveness. The check pilot's inadequate remedial action was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA114.md): Cessna T207A · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N51SA · Substantial damage > A horse entering the runway after the aircraft touched down. Factors included no fence installed around part of the airstrip, and remedial action not possible. - [NTSB SEA97LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA109.md): Learjet 35A · Great Falls, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N1AH · Substantial damage > the captain's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the subsequent improper response to a simulated loss of engine power, resulting in liftoff at an airspeed below that for which sustained flight was possible. - [NTSB NYC97LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA094.md): Cessna 182P · Red Hook, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N7322S · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to initiate a go-around. - [NTSB NYC97FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA092.md): Cessna T337G · North Dansville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N1ZP · Destroyed > the pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from rising/wooded terrain. The adverse weather conditions and rising wooded terrain were related factors. - [NTSB MIA97LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA167.md): Cessna 150K · Ball Ground, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N5689G · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and his failure to abort the takeoff before colliding with an embankment. - [NTSB MIA97LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA166.md): Travis C. Elmore B2B/582 · Haines City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N43CT · Substantial damage > The pilots inadvertent activation of the rear carburetor choke lever during routine engine maintenance the day before the accident. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing and also failure of the engine… - [NTSB CHI97LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA141.md): Cessna 172N · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N738LM · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty, crosswind conditions and the VASI lights. - [NTSB SEA97LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA112.md): Bell 47G-3B · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1997 · N8491E · Substantial damage > the pilot's encounter with of a loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) situation, and his subsequent inadequate remedial action. Related factors included: wind conditions that were conducive to an unanticipated right yaw event, and the pilot's limited… - [NTSB FTW97LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA192.md): Piper PA-28R-210T · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1997 · N43761 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to know and follow the emergency procedure for extending the landing gear after loss of electrical power. Factors relating to the accident were: an inoperative alternator, inadequate maintenance by the operator, a depleted battery, and… - [NTSB CHI97IA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA134.md): Lockheed L-1011-385-1 · Saint Louis, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 15, 1997 · N11003 · Minor damage > failure of company maintenance personnel to properly install a mounting eyebolt (and associated cotter pin, washer, spacer and castellated nut) on the lower forward bracket of the left main landing gear strut door. - [NTSB MIA97WA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA164.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Cotton Bay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 14, 1997 · N3566M · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA97LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA165.md): Cessna 172 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1997 · N9504H · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to ensure all articles in the aircraft were secured before flight, and subsequently, an oil can becoming lodged under the rudder pedals and preventing her from controlling the aircraft during landing. - [NTSB MIA97LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA163.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Yakkama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1997 · N7931P · Substantial damage > a complete loss of engine power due to the separation of the connecting rod bolts, resulting in a forced landing and impact with a tree. A factor in this accident was improper installation of the rod bolts by a mechanic. - [NTSB MIA97FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA162.md): Cessna R182 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1997 · N9080C · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB LAX97LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA179.md): Hiller UH-12E · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1997 · N7082D · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuccessful attempt to release the long line from the belly hook after it became entangled in a tree. - [NTSB IAD97LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA075.md): Cessna 180J · Lebanon, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1997 · N4992V · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW97LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA191.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Weatherford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1997 · N5140W · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Uneven terrain beyond the end of the runway was a related factor. - [NTSB DCA97WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97WA047.md): Boeing 747-400 · London, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 14, 1997 · CGAGM · 2 aircraft · Minor damage - [NTSB SEA97LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA111.md): Cessna 150M · Freeland, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1997 · N7557A · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the flight instructor's failure to insure there was proper fuel in the aircraft and the flight instructor's misjudgment of his altitude and airspeed while executing a power-off forced landing in a large open field. Factors include: a… - [NTSB NYC97LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA095.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Flushing, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1997 · N984DL · Minor damage > The vehicle's driver failure to maintain adequate clearance from and resulted in a collision with a parked aircraft. - [NTSB NYC97LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA090.md): Cessna 172P · Morristown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1997 · N65983 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision which allowed the student to solo at night with less than one hour of night instruction with a known inoperative landing and taxi light. A Factor was the student pilot's spatial disorientation which resulted in… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1997&page=30 ## 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=29&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. 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