# 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 SEA97LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA089.md): Ivan Langston Hawk · Howell, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N627K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Heavy rain and gusting winds were a factor.
- [NTSB MIA97LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA144.md): Stinson 108-1 · Smithfield, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N9063K · Substantial damage
  > a fracture in the crankshaft, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and a nose over.
- [NTSB MIA97LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA143.md): Cessna 150G · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N3235X · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the attempted landing and go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, and proximity of trees to the runway.
- [NTSB MIA97LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA141.md): Young Merlin GT · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N2100S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to use all available runway, and…
- [NTSB MIA97IA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97IA147.md): Boeing 747-2R7F · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N639FE · Minor damage
  > disbonding and separation of the right inboard wing fixed trailing edge panel during cruise flight, which resulted in damage to the inboard fore flap and inboard mid flap, and a subsequent precautionary landing at the departure airport.
- [NTSB LAX97LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA165.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Hemet, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N90620 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adjust his traffic pattern to compensate for local atmospheric conditions.
- [NTSB LAX97FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA164.md): Boeing 737-3S3 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N313AW · No damage
  > inadequate service provided by the TRACON controller, by issuing a radar vector to the Boeing 737 flight, which resulted in inadequate separation from a Beech 99 that the controller had just terminated from radar service; and failure of the controller to…
- [NTSB FTW97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA169.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Fluvanna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N73127 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the reduction gear box. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA111.md): Cessna 177 · Rantoul, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N3489T · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA107.md): Maule MX-7-180 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N5666N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL97FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA060.md): Beech C23 · Athens, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N6005T · Destroyed
  > pilot impairment of judgment and performance, due to alcohol; and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from obstacles, while maneuvering at low altitude at night. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC97LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA059.md): Cessna 170 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N4217V · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA97LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA088.md): Rockwell S-2R · Prescott, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1997 · N4978X · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain terrain clearance from uneven/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB MIA97LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA140.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1997 · N63666 · Substantial damage
  > the flight crew's improper planning/decision, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX97LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA163.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1997 · N2847F · Substantial damage
  > The partial blockage of the No. 2 cylinder injection line/nozzle by a transient contaminant, which induced an excessively lean mixture in that cylinder, and the subsequent overheating of the cylinder and intake valve. The engine power loss was due to the open…
- [NTSB IAD97LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA066.md): Globe GC-1-A · Wilmington, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1997 · N80523 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a collision with trees. Related factors were: the crosswind, and lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI97LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA106.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Highmore, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1997 · N1008P · Substantial damage
  > a premature lift-off of the airplane by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB ANC97LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA057.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1997 · N333HT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight, and a foreign object (can) that became jammed under the rudder pedal, which resulted in an inadvertent activation of the right brake.
- [NTSB ANC97LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA053.md): Piper PA-12 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1997 · N92793 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper installation of the landing gear wheel.
- [NTSB LAX97LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA162.md): North American SNJ-5 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1997 · N9013A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, and the pilot's inadvertent unlocking of the tail wheel during a wheel…
- [NTSB LAX97LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA150.md): Duff MINI-500 · Lihue, Kauai, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1997 · N13118 · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's improper use of the helicopter flight controls, which resulted in rotor contact with the tail boom and loss of control. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of total and recent training and experience in airborne control…
- [NTSB LAX97IA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97IA161.md): Boeing 737-500 · Rialto, CA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1997 · N930UA · No damage
  > a laser light source of undetermined origin, directed by unknown person(s) toward the cockpit window of the aircraft, while the aircraft was on an approach to land.
- [NTSB FTW97IA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA160.md): Boeing 737-300 · Colorado Spgs, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1997 · N962WP · No damage
  > An oil leak around the APU aft bearing seal which resulted in a fire in the APU exhaust.
- [NTSB ANC97LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA058.md): Cessna 185F · Manley, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1997 · N8310Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing run. Factors relating to the accident were: frozen terrain, adverse wind condition, and proximity of a snowbank.
- [NTSB SEA97LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA087.md): Cessna A185E · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1997 · N70194 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. The crosswind conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB NYC97LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA078.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Belmar, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1997 · N321HP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to taxi off the runway into sand after the nose gear collapsed. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB NYC97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA077.md): Cessna 172N · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1997 · N1405E · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing, collapsed nose gear, loss of directional control, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB MIA97TA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97TA139.md): Bell 204-B · Calderwood, TN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 16, 1997 · N4580Y · Destroyed
  > The inadequate maintenance inspection of the helicopter resulting in loss of lubrication from the main drive shaft going undetected until failure of the drive shaft.
- [NTSB NYC97LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA075.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1997 · N21123 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed on final approach; his failure to attain the proper touchdown point; and his failure to perform a go-around, while there was still sufficient airspeed and runway remaining, which resulted in an overrun and…
- [NTSB NYC97FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA076.md): Eurocopter MBB-BK117-B2 · New York, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1997 · N909CP · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the vertical fin, accelerated by the installation of blind rivets in lieu of solid rivets in the replacement of the yaw SAS mount support, which resulted in the loss of helicopter directional control and collision with the terrain (water).…
- [NTSB FTW97TA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97TA162.md): Hughes OH-6A · Marfa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 1997 · N6638P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper touchdown, and the designated examiner's inadequate supervision. The light condition at dusk was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI97LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA112.md): Luscombe 8E · Wautoma, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1997 · N26SH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the throttle. Factors were a crosswind and soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA104.md): Cessna 177 · Harrisburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1997 · N3322T · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power followed by an engine fire for reason or reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA97LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA086.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Sequim, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1997 · N8645P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor was trees in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB NYC97LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA073.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1997 · N29M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in initiating remedial action to arrest an excessive descent rate during a go-around. A crosswind condition was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA138.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Pickens, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1997 · N5363W · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll from a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in the airplane going off the side of the runway, down an embankment, and into brush/trees.
- [NTSB LAX97LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA159.md): Head Balloons AX8-88 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1997 · N380P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to increase sink rate to avoid flying into an obstacle with insufficient altitude remaining to reduce the sink rate prior to impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL97LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA059.md): Cessna 210D · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1997 · N3761Y · Substantial damage
  > corrosion and subsequent failure of the elevator trim tab, which resulted in vibration and failure of the elevator. Failure of maintenance personnel to comply with a service bulletin was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA090.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Plentywood, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1997 · N33976 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident included: the pilot's lack of recent experience in the tailwheel aircraft, his inadequate recurrent training, and…
- [NTSB NYC97LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA074.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1997 · N2781H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA136.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1997 · N124MF · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing/go-around, which led to subsequent in-flight collision with a fixed object (approach light/light bar/sign) and terrain. The student's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point…
- [NTSB LAX97LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA158.md): Devendorf Glassair GL25 · Congress, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1997 · N28BD · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to recover from an inverted stall/spin prior to impact with the ground. The reason for the loss of control was not determined.
- [NTSB LAX97LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA157.md): de Havilland DHC-6-300 · Hilo, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1997 · N242CA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate en route fuel consumption calculations, which led to his failure to recognize a deteriorating fuel duration versus time-to-go situation in a more timely way.
- [NTSB FTW97LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA159.md): Pzl-Mielec M-18A · Sinton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1997 · N6872 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation resulting from the failure of the engine driven fuel pump due to an undetermined reason. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ANC97LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA062.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Koyuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1997 · N53817 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the winds gusts and crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA97WA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA135.md): Beech A-36 · Pitts Town, Bahamas · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 12, 1997 · N11RV · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX97LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA160.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Llano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1997 · N2037T · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance from the boundry fence, during an approach to land on the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind, and…
- [NTSB LAX97LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA155.md): Gordon Price Ultimate 10-300S · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1997 · N325GP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate vertical clearance from the runway, while flying inverted. Factors relating to the accident were: the light conditions at dusk, and the pilot's lack of visual ques due to the light conditions.
- [NTSB FTW97LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA158.md): Piper PA-31-350 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1997 · XASBM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper plannning/decision, which resulted in loss of engine power (both engines) due to fuel exhaustion. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI97LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA105.md): Piper PA-24 · Elk Falls, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1997 · N8739P · Substantial damage
  > fracture of the fuel selector assembly which resulted in fuel starvation.

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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=33&year=1997

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