# 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 LAX98LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA056.md): Johnson Bushrod · Corona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1997 · N6232F · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control resulting from a malfunction in the wing flap operating system. The malfunction produced asymmetrical drag and induced a roll which could not be overcome by the pilot's flight control inputs.
- [NTSB CHI98LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA062.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dawson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1997 · N55259 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors were carburetor icing conditions and a fence.
- [NTSB CHI98LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA057.md): Cessna 402A · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1997 · N728QA · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL98LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA021.md): Hughes TH-55 · Bushnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1997 · N74914 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees during a hover. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB NYC98LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA040.md): Cessna 172P · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1997 · N99510 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI98LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA059.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Independence, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1997 · N4854V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather. Contributing factors were low ceilings, fog, and the guy wire.
- [NTSB LAX98FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA052.md): Cessna 172N · Lytle Creek, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1997 · N3548E · Destroyed
  > the non-instrument rated pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and subsequent loss of aircraft control, due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions (low ceiling…
- [NTSB FTW98FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA063.md): Pitts S-2B · Bozeman, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1997 · N693SB · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout. Factors were the pilot of N693SB not following procedures and directives, and the pilot of N693SB using poor judgment.
- [NTSB CHI98LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA058.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-50 · Memphis, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1997 · N774NC · No damage
  > the flight attendant lost his balance during pushback and struck his head on a galley door.
- [NTSB SEA98LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA021.md): Enstrom F-28F · John Day, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1997 · N171HH · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA98WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA042.md): Socata TB-20 · Little Cayman, Cayman Islands · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 1997 · N52CJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX98LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA053.md): McDonnell Douglas 369HS · Saipan, India · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1997 · N9068F · Destroyed
  > The failure of the maintenance facility to comply with the service bulletins, which resulted in the development of a corrosion pit, subsequent leakage and failure of the acceleration bellows of the fuel control.
- [NTSB FTW98LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA065.md): Artic S-1B2 · Worland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1997 · N71AT · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A related factor was the rough and uneven terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB FTW98LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA064.md): Adams A55S · Gallup, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1997 · N1063V · No damage
  > failure of the ground crewman to follow proper procedures. A factor relating to the accident was: the passenger failed to follow the pilot's verbal instructions.
- [NTSB CHI98LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA055.md): Piper PA-24 · Cairo, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1997 · N8452P · Substantial damage
  > a fractured muffler, failure of the owner/pilot to ensured that the annual maintenance inspection had been completed before flight, and subsequent pilot incapacitation due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
- [NTSB ATL98LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA020.md): Cessna 172B · Henderson, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1997 · N172MT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL98LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA019.md): Siggi's Airplane Works D-4 Fascination · Leesburg, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1997 · DMSMV · Destroyed
  > structural failure of the right wing, during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent to the ground.
- [NTSB ATL98LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA018.md): John T. Simpson Challenger II · Rainbow City, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1997 · N11644 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the ground. A related factor was the pilot's lack of flying experience.
- [NTSB SEA98LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA020.md): Schramm Helicycle · Big Timber, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1997 · N3275Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines. The pilot's diverted attention and transmission wires were factors.
- [NTSB MIA98WA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA056.md): Boeing 707-320 · Montevideo, Uruguay · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 5, 1997 · CXBSB · No damage
- [NTSB CHI98LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA054.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lee'S Summit, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1997 · N8189P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate remedial action concerning the loss of engine power, after inadvertently switching off the magnetos. Factors relating to the accident were: the broken springs for magneto cover guard; excessive drag from the extended landing gear and…
- [NTSB ANC98TA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98TA011.md): Bell 206B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 5, 1997 · N83146 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during an autorotation landing.
- [NTSB SEA98LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA019.md): Blue Denney Kitfox Model 3 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1997 · N89DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB MIA98WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA041.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Walker Cay, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 4, 1997 · N116PM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA98FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FAMS1.md): Beech G35 · Missing · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 3, 1997 · N4404D · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX98FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA050.md): Mooney M20J · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1997 · N301JL · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain clearance during the climb. Contributing factors were dark night conditions, mountainous/hilly terrain, and mountain wave weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC98LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA037.md): Cessna A152 · Moriches, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1997 · N758YR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA98FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA039.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Lansing, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1997 · N9613P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire.
- [NTSB LAX98LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA051.md): Luscombe 8 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1997 · N2591K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent activation of the aircraft brakes during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX98LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA049.md): Cessna T210N · Union City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1997 · N1396U · Substantial damage
  > Blockage of the fuel flow transducer, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. Unsuitable terrain for an emergency landing was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DCA98WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98WA017.md): McDonnell Douglas MD83-2 · Paris, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 2, 1997 · GHEI · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI98LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA052.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Vicksburg, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1997 · N6295Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A factor was the uneven runway at the grass airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA98LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA018.md): Aero Commander 112 · Kettle Falls, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1997 · N1054J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Factors include the physiological impairment of the pilot's judgement due to alcohol.
- [NTSB MIA98LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA037.md): Cessna FR-172J · Marietta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1997 · N14493 · Destroyed
  > A catastrophic failure of the oil cooler core which led to overboard porting of lubricating oil and subsequent engine failure.
- [NTSB MIA98FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA038.md): Cessna C-182E · Townsend, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1997 · N9033Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain VFR flight conditions in a mountainous area resulting in inflight collision with rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA060.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1997 · N6661P · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance of the landing gear assembly by maintenance personnel resulting in a partial gear extension, and the pilot's misjudgment of a proper touchdown point to intentionally shut down the engine resulting in the airplane landing short of…
- [NTSB NYC98LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA036.md): Cessna 310R · Hartford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1997 · N2641F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land on the departure end of the runway and not perform a go-around.
- [NTSB MIA98FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA040.md): Commander 114B · Cross City, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1997 · N302RS · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the noninstrument-rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with the terrain (tree,…
- [NTSB CHI98LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA050.md): Cessna 402B · Spencer, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1997 · N22NC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to comply with the prescribed IFR procedure and his not following his company's operations specifications. Low clouds and fog were are contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC98FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA035.md): Cessna 310R · St Mary'S, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1997 · N6923 · Destroyed
  > was the pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude and his failure to comply with published procedures.
- [NTSB MIA98LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA036.md): Cessna 172G · Hazel Green, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1997 · N3908L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's miscalculating the aircraft's fuel consumption for the flight, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX98LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA055.md): Cessna 172N · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1997 · N739HE · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate airspeed and proper rate of descent, and his misjudged landing flare, which led to an uncontrolled porpoise and eventual collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC98FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA034.md): Beech BE-S35 · Chatham, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1997 · N5667K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact into trees. Related factors were high wind and turbulence.
- [NTSB LAX98FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA048.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Carson City, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1997 · N6933Y · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed after being distracted by the nose baggage door opening in-flight resulting in a stall/spin. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and lack of experience in the type…
- [NTSB IAD98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA014.md): Jones Mini 500 · Bluefield, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1997 · N8015E · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's unfamiliarity with reciprocating engine powered helicopter lead to a reduction in main rotor rpm and subsequent uncontrolled rate of descent with insufficient altitude to recover.
- [NTSB IAD98LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA013.md): Cessna 150L · Center Village, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1997 · N11350 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA059.md): Mooney M20F · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1997 · N2954L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to activate the runway lights, which led to his selection of a closed/abandoned runway for the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the unlatched cabin door, and the lack of lighting conditions at dusk.
- [NTSB NYC98LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA033.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Johnstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1997 · N2202U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Factors relating to this accident were: the crosswind condition, and snowbank.
- [NTSB LAX98LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA047.md): Cessna 182F · Palmdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1997 · N3543Y · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to icing conditions which plugged the fuel system vent.
- [NTSB LAX98LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA046.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Saipan, Mali · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1997 · N1256H · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons that resulted in the pilot ditching the aircraft into the ocean.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1997&page=4

## 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=3&year=1997

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