# NTSB investigations, 1997, AR

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB FTW98LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA083.md): Cessna R172K · Lakeview, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1997 · N736VQ · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the approach, and his delayed decision to execute a go-around. A related factor was the sunglare interfering with the pilot's view.
- [NTSB FTW98LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA078.md): Beech 35 · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N2815V · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel and his inadequate pre-flight planning. Factors were the pilot's disorientation due to instrument meteorological conditions. Another factor, was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute a…
- [NTSB FTW98LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA082.md): Mooney M20 · Pocahontas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1997 · N6159E · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A related factor was: the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [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 FTW98FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA031.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Hazen, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1997 · N8146R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft, the pilot's lack of total night flight experience, and the dark night conditions,
- [NTSB FTW98LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA005.md): Cessna 175A · Bentonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1997 · N7091E · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA355.md): American General AG5B · Texarkana, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1997 · N1194L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, by failing to ensure timely refueling of the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA358.md): Mooney M20C · Pettigrew, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1997 · N7045V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision. Factors were the prevailing low ceilings, the inaccurate flight and navigation instruments as result of the failure of the engine accessories vacuum pump and the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the…
- [NTSB FTW97LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA347.md): Hughes MDL-369HS · Brinkley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N107CW · Substantial damage
  > The in flight collision of the tail rotor blade with an object that had a brass zipper on it, and the subsequent overload and failure of the tail rotor drive shaft. Factors were the object with the brass zipper on it and the unsuitable terrain for the forced…
- [NTSB FTW97LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA344.md): Stinson 108-3 · Horseshoe Bend, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1997 · N800C · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to partially blocked fuel vents. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane; the pilot's improper decision to continue operation of the airplane with known deficiencies; and the lack of suitable terrain for…
- [NTSB FTW97LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA341.md): Burgess Skyhopper · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N4186C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain the aircraft's airspeed. Factors were the high density altitude and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA332.md): Pitts S-2B · Mountain View, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N9QT · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA330.md): Southwest Florida SW204 · Manila, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N482SA · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the main rotor blade resulting in the in-flight separation of the main rotor system due to the use of an unairworthy blade, and failure of the maintenance personnel who modified the rotor blade and the mechanic who complied with the…
- [NTSB FTW97FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA304.md): Grumman G-164 · Wilmot, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N634U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a fractured throttle cable because the cable housing prevents an inspection of the cable by maintenance personnel. Factors were the pilot's impairment due to a heart attack, the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing,…
- [NTSB FTW97LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA296.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Harrison, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N2899H · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA284.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N38800 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA279.md): Cessna 180 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1997 · N9320C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll (at night).
- [NTSB FTW97LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA276.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Palestine, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N8031K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wire transmission line due to his diverted attention.
- [NTSB FTW97LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA264.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Crossett, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1997 · N83701 · Substantial damage
  > failure of maintenance personnel to perform an adequate inspection of the fuselage center frame and detect a fatigue fracture of a longeron tube on the upper left side of the center frame, which resulted in a disconnect of the tail rotor drive shaft from the…
- [NTSB FTW97LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA250.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ashdown, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N1798J · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW97LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA257.md): Reiffer RS-15 · Ward, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1997 · N8032H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, his failure to use the flaps to obtain the proper touchdown point, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW97LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA233.md): Grumman G-164B · Swifton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1997 · N6740Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of recent experience in type of airplane, the weather condition (high temperature and tailwind), and the proximity of the fence and trees to the runway.
- [NTSB FTW97LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA231.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Waldenburg, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1997 · N148RA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision. The short runway and failure to use up to 10 degrees of flaps were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW97FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA221.md): Cessna 172N · Greenbrier, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1997 · N738YG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low altitude maneuver. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of operation and inadequate training by the company management.
- [NTSB FTW97FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA220.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Corning, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1997 · N3103D · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the left wing as result of fatigue crack of the lower spar cap due to inadequate materials by the manufacturer. A factor was the operator's failure to comply with a published service bulletin on the airframe.
- [NTSB FTW97LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA224.md): Aero Commander 200D · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1997 · N898LF · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from a partially blocked fuel line which was the result of improper maintenance by unknown person(s). A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA223.md): Air Tractor AT-400A · Black Oak, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1997 · N3161J · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to compressor turbine blade failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA219.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Biggers, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1997 · N6133X · Destroyed
  > The total blockage of a fuel line by a silicone rubber contaminant which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA216.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18 · Swifton, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1997 · N6220C · Destroyed
  > Main landing gear collapse resulting from a failure of the torque link assembly attaching bolt. A factor was the lack of required maintenance (lubrication of the bolt) which resulted in the bolt becoming dry and corroded.
- [NTSB FTW97LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA198.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Ward, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1997 · N7967P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of available fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA193.md): Pezetel M-18A · Wilmot, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1997 · N8089Z · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to remove the elevator control lock before the first flight of the day, which resulted in his inability to control the airplane, due to the locked elevator control. Related factors were: the prevailing high winds and the lack of a visible…
- [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 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 FTW97LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA170.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · El Dorado, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1997 · N31575 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging his altitude above the airport, resulting in not attaining the proper touchdown point. A factor was the separation of teeth from the aft gear of the spur gear assembly, which resulted in the interruption of fuel.
- [NTSB FTW97LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA141.md): Piper PA-17 · N Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1997 · N4802H · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA140.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Watson, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1997 · N9185G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain lift off speed and the ground loop/swerve encountered. Factors were the gravel and soft terrain at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW97LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA136.md): Grumman G-164A · Swifton, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1997 · N8922H · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain positive control of the airplane, while performing an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW97LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA134.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Paragould, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1997 · N7319Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees resulting in jammed control surfaces. A factor was that aircraft control was not possible by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW97LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA127.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1997 · N1524R · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the tower. The proximity of the tower was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA106.md): Cessna 172 · Rogers, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1997 · N1419Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in the loss of engine power, due to fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.

## 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
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=AR&year=1997

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