# 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 LAX97IA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97IA180.md): Saab-Scania 340B · San Luis Obispo, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 13, 1997 · N313AE · No damage
  > Compressor stalls of both engines due to in-service compressor contamination. Factors in the compressor stall of the right engine were an atmospheric temperature inversion and a transient fuel flow condition produced when the constant thrust on takeoff (CTOT)…
- [NTSB FTW97LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA190.md): Schweizer 269C · Laredo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1997 · N107SM · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, and the pilot's failure to properly check the fuel system for evidence of water during the preflight inspection. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA151.md): Beech 35 · Liberty, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1997 · N144GM · Substantial damage
  > retraction of the nose gear for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB CHI97LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA131.md): Piper PA-12 · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1997 · N712MW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the sudden change in wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI97LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA130.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1997 · N8309L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the aircraft's speed and runway distance available. Factors were an off-field ditch and a tailwind condition.
- [NTSB ANC97LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA071.md): Cessna 185 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1997 · N1005F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision not to perform a go-around. A factor in the accident was the presence of birds which led the pilot to extend and misjudge his touchdown point.
- [NTSB LAX97LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA181.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Burbank, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1997 · N3609Q · Substantial damage
  > improperly secured upper cowl fasteners by unknown person(s).
- [NTSB LAX97LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA178.md): Robinson R-22 · Santa Margarita, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1997 · N83795 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a low pass maneuvering flight resulting in loss of control. High density altitude was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX97FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA177.md): Beech A36TC · Truckee, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1997 · N6174N · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain altitude and clearance above the terrain, while turning (for an unknown reason) back toward the airport after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: the environmental conditions (light conditions at dusk and high…
- [NTSB FTW97LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA186.md): Snow S2C · Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1997 · N1619S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB DCA97MA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97MA049.md): Airbus Industrie A300B4-605R · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Major investigation · Final report · May 12, 1997 · N90070 · Minor damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during leveloff which led to an inadvertent stall, and their subsequent failure to use proper stall recovery techniques. A factor contributing to the accident was the flightcrew's failure to properly use…
- [NTSB NYC97LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA089.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1997 · N56639 · Minor damage
  > was the flight instructor's diverted attention while standing on the wing behind a turning propeller, which resulted in his departure from the wing, forward into the turning propeller.
- [NTSB MIA97WA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA158.md): Ayres S2R · Brenon, Panama · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 11, 1997 · N3090K · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA97LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA159.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · San Juan, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1997 · GNIUK · No damage
  > an on ground engine fire in the No. 3 (right) engine resulting from a failed heat exchanger, and subsequent fuel leak. A factor in this accident was the cabin crew's improper handling of the evacuation which resulted in serious injury to a passenger.
- [NTSB LAX97LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA176.md): Hughes 369D · Puako, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1997 · N5105N · Destroyed
  > erosion of second stage stator vanes, inadequate maintenance inspection for the erosion, and subsequent fatigue failure of a stator vane, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing on mountainous/hilly terrain. Also causal was: the pilot's…
- [NTSB FTW97IA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA187.md): Boeing 737-524 · Corpus Christi, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 11, 1997 · N16618 · No damage
  > The flightcrew's inadequate in-flight planning and decision, and their failure to refer to the navaids needed for the instrument approach procedure. A factor was the lack of a minimum safe altitude warning from approach control.
- [NTSB CHI97LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA132.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Correctionville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1997 · N7729P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, while taxiing, which resulted in loss of aircraft control, an encounter with terrain, and subsequent failure of the left main landing gear. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI97LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA129.md): Beech B33-35 · Mishawaka, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1997 · N12GS · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty, crosswind condition.
- [NTSB SEA97LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA108.md): Piper PA-22-150 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N1707P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command misjudged his altitude and distance from the runway while landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA107.md): Cessna 170B · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N8224A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. A factor contributing to the accident was gusting winds.
- [NTSB SEA97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA104.md): Cessna T188C · Mitchell, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N3152J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to a stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of adequate altitude to effect a successful stall recovery.
- [NTSB SEA97FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA106.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Tigard, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N55676 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage the aircraft fuel supply, which led to fuel exhaustion of the right tank and subsequent fuel starvation/power loss of the engine during the final approach. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of sufficient…
- [NTSB SEA97FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA105.md): Cessna 182 · Clinton, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N5434B · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate prior arrangements for formation flight by the pilot-in-command of the Cessna 182, N5434B, and his subsequent failure to see-and-avoid the Piper PA-28R, N5270T. Factors were: the Cessna pilot's visibility of the Piper impaired by the sun;…
- [NTSB NYC97LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA093.md): Cessna 150H · New Castle, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N23471 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC97LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA088.md): North American B-25J · Midland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N9456Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during the final approach. A factor in the accident was the exposed runway lip/edge.
- [NTSB IAD97LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA074.md): American AA-1 · Lewisburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N5734L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight, which led to the loss of a fuel cap and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW97LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA189.md): Townsend Kitfox · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N950AW · Substantial damage
  > The engine manufacturer's inadequate quality control by failing to install the harmonic balancer, causing the engine to fail catastrophically. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA125.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dickinson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N280TC · Substantial damage
  > the student pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's runway selection.
- [NTSB ATL97FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA072.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N86734 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which led to loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB SEA97LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA103.md): Cessna 152 · Deer Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1997 · N714VL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff, and his improper use of brakes during the abort. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC97WA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97WA091.md): British Aerospace BA-31 · Hamilton, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 9, 1997 · N854JS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA97IA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97IA160.md): Short Brothers SD3-60 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 9, 1997 · N263GA · No damage
  > fatigue failure of a segment of the elevator trim cable system. A factor relating to the incident was: inadequate procedure for inspection of the cable system by the airplane manufacturer.
- [NTSB FTW97LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA188.md): Aeromot AMT-200 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1997 · N757DM · Substantial damage
  > the dual student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB FTW97LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA185.md): Mooney M20C · Torreon, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1997 · N7853V · Substantial damage
  > failure of the forward number four piston pin plug, and the subsequent obstruction of internal oil passages of the lubricating system, which resulted in partial loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind condition and lack of…
- [NTSB FTW97LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA182.md): Mooney M20K · N Little Rock, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1997 · N262JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's failure to use the proper aborted landing procedures.
- [NTSB CHI97LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA126.md): Grumman G-164A · Prairie View, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1997 · N7859 · Substantial damage
  > an undetermined event, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: an automobile, which prevented the pilot from landing on a road; and a dirt bank (terrace) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX97LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA182.md): Ayres S2R-T-34 · Tonopah, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1997 · N4011G · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the power turbine due to an overtemperature condition created by an improperly adjusted fuel control. A factor in the accident was the tripped circuit breaker which prevented the wing lights from operating during the forced night landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA183.md): Cessna 152 · College Station, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1997 · N93124 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to delayed landing flare. A factor was the porpoise encountered during landing.
- [NTSB FTW97IA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA362.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Munday, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 8, 1997 · N3298Y · Minor damage
  > blockage of both fuel lines from the left wing tank to the header tank by silicone rubber contaminants (foreign material), which resulted in fuel starvation. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA181.md): Cessna 172RG · Intracoastal, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1997 · N6505V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's decision to fly, when he was not in good physical condition; and his subsequent loss of aircraft control due to incapacitation. A related factor was: the pilot's perception of an urgency (pressure) to fly, induced by conditions/events.
- [NTSB DCA97WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97WA045.md): Boeing 737-300 · Shenzhen, China · Accident · 35 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 8, 1997 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI97IA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA127.md): Cessna T210 · Winona, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 8, 1997 · N7398M · No damage
  > Loss of engine power due to improper maintenance installation.
- [NTSB ATL97LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA071.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1997 · N520SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while on a low pass, leading to propeller damage. A factor was birds in the area.
- [NTSB SEA97LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA101.md): Cessna 150F · Plains, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N8093F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were gusts and crosswinds.
- [NTSB NYC97LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA087.md): Pitts S1C · Salem, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N12073 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial takeoff climb. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane, and the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA97LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA156.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Wilgrove, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N3976R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing short of the intended destination airport.
- [NTSB LAX97LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA199.md): Cessna 172N · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N6469D · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's misunderstanding of the controller's clearance during an aborted touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA195.md): Cessna 182K · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N2740Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA180.md): Cessna 172N · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N733WJ · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the throttle arm castellated nut, which resulted in a partial loss of power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA139.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Rogers City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N4056Z · Substantial damage
  > the disconnection of the tailwheel spring which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane.

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## 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=30&year=1997

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