# 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 MIA98FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA015.md): Cessna 172M · Rabun Gap, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1997 · N1499U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight under visual flight rules into known instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain a safe altitude for terrain clearance resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees and the ground on the side of a mountain.
- [NTSB LAX98LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA023.md): Cessna 182Q · Hamburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1997 · N759TA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and overload failure of the nose gear. High terrain (obstruction) near the approach end of the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX98LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA020.md): Cessna 170B · Fernley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1997 · N3155A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during a delayed go-around after an improper decision to continue an approach to an unlighted runway without adequate visual references. Ground fog was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB DCA98WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98WA005.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Montevideo, Uruguay · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 24, 1997 · N275WA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI98FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA022.md): Mooney M20K · Emporia, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1997 · N305RJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an altitude above the minimum descent altitude for the approach. Factors contributing to this accident were the low ceiling, rain, and fog.
- [NTSB SEA98LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA007.md): Cessna 185A · Damascus, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1997 · N714 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain. Factors relating to the accident included: darkness, and hilly/mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX98LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA019.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1997 · N8203P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX98LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA018.md): Cessna 152 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1997 · N89257 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve, an encounter with soft terrain, and a nose over. The sudden gust of wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW98LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA029.md): Cessna 185C · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1997 · N725 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight of the airplane, by failing to properly set the elevator trim for takeoff, and his improper use use of the elevator flight controls. A related factor was: the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB ANC98FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA006.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Juneau, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1997 · N30505 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather. Related factors were the low ceilings, mountainous terrain, and self induced pressure by the pilot to complete the flight and return for the evening.
- [NTSB FTW98FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA028.md): Weatherly 620B · Cee Vee, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1997 · N46278 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB NYC98FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA017.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA-200 · Radnor, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1997 · N11EX · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain the proper altitude/clearance above the terrain, to perform an aerobatic maneuver. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in make and model.
- [NTSB ATL98LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA006.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA20-A1 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1997 · N534SS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent use of the wrong runway, and his improper decision to continue the approach behind a large airplane (MD-80), which resulted in a wake turbulence encounter, loss of aircraft control, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC98LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA005.md): Piper PA-20 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1997 · N7049K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC98LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA015.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Scottsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N2200J · Substantial damage
  > improper engine operation by undetermined person(s) that initiated gauling on the connecting rod, and led to its subsequent failure.
- [NTSB NYC98FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA016.md): Cessna 182P · Morgantown, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N9388G · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and the pilot's failure to follow ATC instructions during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB LAX98LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA015.md): Beech D17S · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N67736 · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and improper fuel management. Contributing factors were the nighttime conditions and the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA027.md): Helio H-800 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N40013 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the tail wheel assembly, which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable during landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW98FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA024.md): Cessna 150M · Deming, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N6206K · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing was unsuitable terrain consisting of high vegetation and sand.
- [NTSB CHI98LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA020.md): Mooney M20C · St Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N9449V · Substantial damage
  > failure of the alternator's front bearing, depletion of battery power, and failure of the emergency landing gear extension handcrank to engage during the pilot's attempt to perform the emergency procedure.
- [NTSB ATL98LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA005.md): Mooney M20C · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N3426X · Substantial damage
  > The undetermined malfunction of the nose gear steering assembly that resulted in the loss of directional control during a full stop landing. A factor was the rough and uneven runway condition..
- [NTSB ATL98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA004.md): Piper PA-25-235C · Blakley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N9567P · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudge clearance from trees during pull-up from a swath run. The obstructions (power line and trees) were related factors.
- [NTSB ANC98IA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98IA004.md): Cessna 208B · Kasigluk, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N9304F · No damage
  > inadequate inspection of the aileron by company maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aileron, which led to the jamming of the left aileron due to loose balance weight retaining screws.
- [NTSB SEA98LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA006.md): Bell 47-G3B · Winston, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N47AH · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to fuel flow restriction from a failed carburetor automatic mixture control device. Factors include night light conditions for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA98LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA005.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Vashon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N5987F · Substantial damage
  > A misjudged soft field takeoff. Factors include wet grass.
- [NTSB LAX98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA014.md): Stinson AT-19 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N88793 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the Stinson AT-19, N88793, inadequate visual lookout and his failure to perform clearing S-turns while taxiing. A related factor was the inherent forward visual restriction of the aircraft's conventional landing gear design.
- [NTSB IAD98LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA006.md): Aviat A-1 · Duxbury, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N9614B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. A related factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB FTW98LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA026.md): Cessna 182P · Thompsons, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N10DG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from a disconnected carburetor float due to improper maintenance. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA025.md): Beech A36TC · Stratford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N42AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath with the airplane resulting in the airplane not touching down at the proper touchdown point on the runway. A factor was the unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB FTW98LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA022.md): Cessna 150G · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N3916J · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the of pilot of the departing Cessna to follow standard departure procedures and his disorientation while navigating to locate a highway. A factor was the failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout.
- [NTSB FTW98LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA018.md): Mooney M20F · College Station, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N7433V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around. Factors were:the pilot's premature retraction of the flaps, his lack of total experience in the airplane, the dark night illumination, pilot fatigue, and pressure induced by the passengers to…
- [NTSB ATL98LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA003.md): Cessna 150M · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N7814U · Substantial damage
  > excessive wear to the number one valve stem and valve stem keepers that resulted in the separation of the valve assembly.
- [NTSB SEA98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA004.md): Beech V-35 · Medford, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1997 · N5482U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX98LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA017.md): Schweizer 126-D · Peoria, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1997 · N7583 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles during the landing approach.
- [NTSB FTW98LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA023.md): Cessna 152 · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1997 · N93116 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise and subsequent collapse of the nose gear.
- [NTSB CHI98LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA019.md): Piper J3L-65 · Reeseville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1997 · N33252 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the normal braking system, due to a low level of brake fluid. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate inspection of the aircraft by other maintenance personnel, the pilot's failure to check the brakes after brake maintenance/inspection,…
- [NTSB CHI98LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA018.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Rapid City, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1997 · N88119 · Substantial damage
  > the windshear, the pilot's inability to maintain the airplane's landing approach speed, and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA98LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA003.md): Champion 7EC · Galata, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1997 · CFOJT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately perform preflight planning (prior to the precautionary landing and prior to the subsequent takeoff), his selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the fence during the…
- [NTSB MIA98LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA013.md): Cessna 172G · Panacea, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1997 · N4690L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and an in flight collision with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA98LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA012.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1997 · N333PH · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of collective control by the dual student which prevented the flight instructor from stopping an uncontrolled roll to the left.
- [NTSB CHI98LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA079.md): Cessna 152 · Quincy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1997 · N68299 · Destroyed
  > improper in-flight planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI), by switching 'OFF' the fuel selector valve of the single-engine airplane (starving the engine of fuel) to 'simulate' an emergency. Factors relating to the accident were: the soft and uneven…
- [NTSB SEA98LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA002.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Challis, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1997 · N7507D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were inattention and fatigue.
- [NTSB LAX98LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA012.md): Mikoyan MiG MIG 15UTI · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1997 · N17KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper bounced landing recovery technique.
- [NTSB FTW98LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA030.md): Bell 47G-4A · Welsh, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1997 · N7104J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, while maneuvering to avoid an obstruction. The abrupt maneuver was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW98LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA020.md): Cessna 180J · Chama, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1997 · N7527K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during its landing roll. Encounter with an embankment (dirt bank) was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW98IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98IA019.md): Boeing 757-222 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1997 · N581UA · Minor damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to properly secure the left off-wing slide door after routine slide replacement, allowing an inflight separation of the slide. Factors were inadequate training of maintenance personnel and inadequate written instructions by the…
- [NTSB NYC98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA014.md): Cessna 152 · Piqua, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1997 · N6154Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC98LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA013.md): Beech 1900D · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1997 · N162ZV · Substantial damage
  > the tug driver's failure to obey a stop sign and his failure to yield right-of-way to the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX98FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA013.md): Beech 99-C99 · Meadview, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1997 · N227AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. Contributing was low altitude flight.
- [NTSB FTW98TA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98TA051.md): Cessna P210N · Bryce Canyon, UT · Incident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 15, 1997 · N731NX · Minor damage
  > The failure of the resistor (inverter) in the door seal pressurization air pump due to continuous operation. Factors were a failure in the door seal pressurization system, its inadequate design by the manufacturer, its inadequate written instructions for…

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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=7&year=1997

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