# 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 MIA97IA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97IA151.md): Beech 100 · Kenly, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1997 · N402G · Minor damage
  > Inadequate inspection procedures by the airframe manufacturer for failure to require removal of the metal retaining ring to inspect the entire area of the window for cracks.
- [NTSB LAX97LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA147.md): Cessna 182D · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1997 · N9000X · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the inadequate preflight inspections performed by both pilots. A factor in the accident was the crosswind experienced during landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX97LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA146.md): Cessna 170B · Furnace Creek, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1997 · N2294D · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation resulting from disconnection of the fuel selector valve. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's intentional operation with known airplane deficiencies and the rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX97LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA145.md): Beech B-60 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1997 · N22FS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with a tail wind condition, and a failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB FTW97LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA155.md): Cessna T210N · Silver City, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1997 · N4864U · Substantial damage
  > The high wind and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Factors were the crosswind and wind gusts.
- [NTSB ANC97LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA049.md): Piper PA-12 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1997 · N112PA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi and takeoff. Soft/snow covered terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC97LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA068.md): Cessna 650 · Buffalo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1997 · N553AC · Substantial damage
  > A combination hydraulic fluid and fuel-fed fire which originated from electrical arcing, due to the lack of an adequate production standard from Cessna for the separation of flammable fluid lines and electrical lines. A factor was the lack of oversight from…
- [NTSB MIA97LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA117.md): North American T6G · Wilmington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1997 · N44FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. Factors were: the crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience in type airplane.
- [NTSB MIA97LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA113.md): Chance Vought F4U · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1997 · N45NL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was on board for the intended flight.
- [NTSB LAX97LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA141.md): Cessna 172N · Avalon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1997 · N733CN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudging the airplane's altitude and distance to the runway and an excessive descent rate, which led to an undershoot, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's delay in…
- [NTSB FTW97LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA150.md): Bell BH-47G2 · Laredo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1997 · N90485 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain alignment while landing on a stationary trailer. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in trailer landing operations.
- [NTSB CHI97LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA099.md): Piper PA-22 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1997 · N9231D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment, which resulted in a subsequent nose over. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL97FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA057.md): Douglas C54A-DC · Griffin, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1997 · N83FA · Destroyed
  > The flightcrew's inadequate procedures, during a rejected takeoff following a possible engine malfunction at a critical time in the takeoff, and the second pilot's physical impairment.
- [NTSB SEA97LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA082.md): Cessna 172L · Manzanita, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · CGICR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the go-around attempt. Factors contributing to the accident are gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB MIA97LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA118.md): Cessna 210M · Troy, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · N761VX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during an emergency landing resulting in an overrun and subsequent nose over. A factor in the accident was a reported partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA114.md): Cessna 150G · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · N2402J · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper level off.
- [NTSB LAX97FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA143.md): Cessna T210N · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · N6172C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation and his lack of proficiency in conducting instrument flight. Contributing were the inoperative alternator, cockpit lighting, and vacuum system.
- [NTSB FTW97LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA149.md): Beech D35 · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · N940MD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an empty fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI97LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA098.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · N6148H · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue failure of the fight main landing gear strut/spar attachment screws.
- [NTSB ANC97LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA047.md): Cessna 207 · Teller, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · N6299H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors related to the accident were: a crosswind, a downdraft, the pilot's delayed go-around, improper raising of the flaps, and…
- [NTSB IAD97LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA061.md): Theis Quickie · Fostoria, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1997 · N53ET · Substantial damage
  > a disconnect of electrical wires to the engine ignition, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the wheat (crop) that was encountered during…
- [NTSB IAD97LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA057.md): Fokker F-27 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1997 · N280MA · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the driver of the van to set the parking brake before exiting the van.
- [NTSB IAD97LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA056.md): Cessna 150 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1997 · N3616J · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot inadvertently became lost/disoriented during a cross-country flight, and failed to use his radio for assistance, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA097.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1997 · N9004W · Substantial damage
  > oil contamination and starvation due to the inadequate maintenance inspection of the pilot/owner. Factors included the deterioration of the piston pin plug, the connecting rod failure, and the unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB ATL97LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA056.md): Cessna A188B · Waynesboro, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1997 · N53212 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the right wing after the pilot exceeded the design stress limit of the airplane, leading to a loss of control in flight.
- [NTSB MIA97WA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA111.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 1, 1997 · N5175Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX97LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA139.md): Cessna 182F · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1997 · N3652U · Destroyed
  > An unintentional stall for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD97FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA060.md): Cessna 337D · Hickory, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1997 · N2685S · Destroyed
  > Servicing of the pilots portable oxygen system with compressed air, which resulted in pilot incapacitation due to Hypoxia.
- [NTSB ATL97LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA053.md): Catchot Hauler · Centerville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1997 · N301A · Substantial damage
  > the engine manufacturer's failure to install ballast resistors in the ignition system, which resulted in an electrical short in the dual ignition system and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC97TA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97TA045.md): Piper PA-18 · Noatak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 1, 1997 · N4500W · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and damage to the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were: the ice/snow covered runway, and the pilot's lack of experience in the…
- [NTSB ANC97LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA044.md): Cessna 175 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1997 · N9261B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and planning by failing to obtain information about the out of service runway lighting, and the rough…
- [NTSB MIA97WA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA110.md): Cessna 310R · Deep Water Cay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 31, 1997 · N995GP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA97LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA112.md): Charles J. Keuthan Zephyr II · Bunnell, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1997 · N52958 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall/mush by the pilot while maneuvering for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to a partial failure of the top compression ring of one of the cylinders.
- [NTSB MIA97LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA105.md): Cessna 172N · St Matthews, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1997 · N738NC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to take off downwind with gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA137.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Continental, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1997 · N2226T · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power as a result of detonation in the number 2 cylinder for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the forced landing area.
- [NTSB LAX97FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA142.md): Cessna P210N · Corona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1997 · N3894P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a nighttime flight at low altitude through a mountainous area. Factors in the accident were the conditions of low clouds and dark light conditions.
- [NTSB IAD97LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA059.md): Cessna 172M · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1997 · N73455 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with tree(s) and a ditch.
- [NTSB ANC97LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA050.md): Cessna 170 · Manley Hot Sprn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1997 · N4549C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor was the soft snow.
- [NTSB SEA97LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA102.md): Boeing E75 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N5010V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate application of crosswind controls during landing rollout. Factors were gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB SEA97LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA080.md): Cessna 172 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N5115K · Substantial damage
  > the pilots' inadequate evaluation of the strong winds, when they attempted to turn to taxi with a very strong tailwind. Factors relating to the accident included the high and unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB SEA97LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA079.md): Rose VP-1 · Gardiner, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N89PR · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were gusty and high winds.
- [NTSB NYC97LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA066.md): Lowe Super Koala · Perry Township, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N4424V · Substantial damage
  > improper construction by the builder which led to the failure of the strut and wing assembly.
- [NTSB MIA97LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA109.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N576PR · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's poor in-flight planning/decision by flying at too low of an altitude to glide to shore for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA106.md): Piper PA22-150 · Cumming, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N3201Z · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for an undermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA104.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N109LD · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX97LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA136.md): Cessna 180C · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N9065N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions during landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA147.md): Beech M35 · Iowa Park, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N223C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's refueling of the airplane with automotive grade fuel which resulted in engine failure due to detonation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DCA97WA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97WA035.md): Bell B212 · Nuevo Leon, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 30, 1997 · XCJBO · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC97LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA070.md): Piper J-3 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N920NB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind.
- [NTSB LAX97LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA135.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Little River, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1997 · N2128Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly judge the flare altitude.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1997&page=36

## 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=35&year=1997

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