# NTSB investigations, 1997, AZ

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX98FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA064.md): Piper PA-11 · Willow Beach, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1997 · N5532H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX98LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA059.md): Mooney M20F · Safford, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1997 · N2965L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor in-flight judgement and intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions. Related factors were, mountainous terrain, rain and fog.
- [NTSB LAX98FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA050.md): Mooney M20J · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1997 · N301JL · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain clearance during the climb. Contributing factors were dark night conditions, mountainous/hilly terrain, and mountain wave weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX98LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA041.md): Rans S91 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1997 · N9291T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB LAX98LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA038.md): Adams Sonerai II · Kingman, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1997 · N27KF · Destroyed
  > The complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the rough nature of the landing site terrain.
- [NTSB LAX98LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA033.md): Waco YMF-5 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1997 · N369DP · Destroyed
  > The failure and separation of the propeller for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX98LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA028.md): Cessna 172N · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1997 · N6585D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a downwind direction to land and his failure to compensate for the quartering tailwind condition.
- [NTSB LAX98LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA024.md): Cessna 152 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1997 · N49788 · Substantial damage
  > The student's inadvertent application of left brake during touchdown, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [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 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 LAX98LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA016.md): Cessna 150 · Temple Bar, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1997 · N71VL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the terrain condition (ditch) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA004.md): American 8KCAB · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1997 · N69BP · Substantial damage
  > Directional control of the aircraft not maintained through the improper use of landing procedures/techniques. A factor in this accident was the pilot's training regarding the proper techniques to be used during landing.
- [NTSB LAX98LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA002.md): Blackwell Midget Mustang · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1997 · N32JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the aircraft due to the deflation of the right main gear tire. Factors in this accident were the soft sand on the side of the runway and the left crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX97LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA327.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N56474 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and proper alignment with the runway during landing.
- [NTSB LAX97LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA318.md): Beech A23A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1997 · N2339W · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall and impact with the terrain (runway).
- [NTSB LAX97LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA312.md): Cessna T210J · Avra Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1997 · N2280R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot became lost/disoriented during his taxiing into the ramp area. Factors in the accident were the lack of taxiway lights, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the layout of the airport, and the airport operator's failure to either identify the…
- [NTSB LAX97LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA306.md): Cessna 182Q · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N7586S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind,
- [NTSB LAX97LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA304.md): Walton Velocity STD/FG · Chino Valley, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1997 · N7VX · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX97LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA295.md): Cessna 172N · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1997 · N3266E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX97LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA294.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1997 · N57528 · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain directional control due to excessive use of the rudder, and the instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX97LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA293.md): Cessna 188 · Eloy, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1997 · N9957J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control due to inadequate rudder use.
- [NTSB LAX97LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA290.md): Cessna 185 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1997 · N1023F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the clearance between the aircraft and the tree.
- [NTSB LAX97LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA287.md): Aerostar S-55A · Marana, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1997 · N3607B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight planning/decision to continue his flight after striking a fence, and his inability to attain the proper climb rate, which subsequently led to the in-flight collision with the transmission power line.
- [NTSB LAX97LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA284.md): Cessna 152 · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N757CS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's fatigue from improper rest the evening before the flight.
- [NTSB LAX97LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA277.md): Cessna 310 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N8139M · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance inspection of the landing gear system, following a prior incident, due to the mechanic's failure to follow the service manual instructions.
- [NTSB LAX97LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA271.md): Miller S-1 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1997 · N22RM · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate strength and braking capability of the landing gear and wheel brakes, and the builder's attempt to adapt motorcycle parts to an aircraft application. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with this experimental aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX97LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA266.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · N4667J · Substantial damage
  > The total oil exhaustion of the engine due to the inadequate maintenance installation of the oil cooler lines by the owner/mechanic.
- [NTSB LAX97FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA259.md): Piper J3C-85 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N3339N · Destroyed
  > improper judgement of the pilot by intentionally performing low level maneuvers, and his misjudgment of a level-off over water.
- [NTSB LAX97LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA264.md): Cessna A150L · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N9903G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to land the airplane on a residential street, where the airplane subsequently hit a sign during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident were the student pilot becoming lost/disoriented during his cross country flight and…
- [NTSB LAX97LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA261.md): Classic Waco YMF · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N369BP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a loose rocker arm adjustment nut on the number 6 cylinder. The loose adjustment nut was due to inadequate maintenance adjustment performed by the engine manufacturer.
- [NTSB LAX97LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA260.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N4008D · Destroyed
  > The CFI's failure to recognize and correct for a vortex ring state, and his improper use of the flight controls, which resulted in the loss of control and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB LAX97LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA247.md): Sikorsky S-58T · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1997 · N47B · Substantial damage
  > an engine failure resulting from the fracture of two power turbine blades, which had been previously subjected to a hot or hung start.
- [NTSB LAX97LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA240.md): Cessna 152 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N4594B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to departure, and his failure to perform sufficient en route fuel consumption calculations during the cross-country flight.
- [NTSB LAX97LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA268.md): Cessna 172 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N7359A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his resultant failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing flare.
- [NTSB LAX97LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA238.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N70EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper placement of the unmarked fuel selector valve to off which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in this model aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX97LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA229.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1997 · N7764D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind gusts and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX97LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA226.md): Cessna 182C · Rimrock, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N5158U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to monitor the fuel level in the right tank, and to select a tank containing fuel during the approach and landing in accordance with the checklist.
- [NTSB LAX97LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA256.md): Cessna 150F · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1997 · N6634F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX97LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA220.md): Cessna 152 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1997 · N96736 · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's premature rotation and failure to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which lead to a stall/mush and loss of control in-flight, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor in this accident was the flight…
- [NTSB LAX97LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA208.md): Maule M-6-235 · Salome, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1997 · N5653C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX97GA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97GA198.md): Beech 95-B55 · San Carlos, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 3, 1997 · N8KB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX97LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA221.md): Staudaucher S300D · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1997 · N540DH · Substantial damage
  > The owner/pilot's decision to use automotive hardware, which had not been heat treated, and the practice of adding aluminum plates to the trailing edge of the aileron without rebalancing the flight controls, which resulted in the separation of the aileron at…
- [NTSB LAX97LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA197.md): Rotorway 162F · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1997 · N176BT · Destroyed
  > the owner/builder incorrectly installed the tail rotor drive pulley mounting scissors, overtorqued the pivot belts, did not perform the required maintenance lubrication of the pivot belts, and failed to perform adequate visual maintenance checks of these…
- [NTSB LAX97LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA191.md): Cessna 152 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N757HE · Substantial damage
  > an animal (elk) on the runway. Factors associated with the accident included: darkness, the pilot's inability to see the animal in sufficient time to avoid a collision, and the lack of a taller fence around the airport.
- [NTSB LAX97LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA183.md): North American Navion NA-1 · Morristown, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N8551H · Substantial damage
  > failure to replace an old and abraded oil feedline hose which led to its rupture and the in-flight loss of engine oil pressure. A related factor was the pilot's misjudgment of distance-to-go versus altitude remaining during the subsequent forced landing.
- [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 LAX97LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA174.md): Burkhart Grob 103A · Peoria, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1997 · N931BG · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain proper runway alignment and wing tip clearance from high vegetation beside the runway during landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. High vegetation on the runway shoulder was a…
- [NTSB LAX97IA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97IA170.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Tucson, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1997 · N470AA · Minor damage
  > an undetermined failure in the #1 (left) engine turbine assembly, which resulted in a fracture of the first stage nozzle guide vane (NGV) and subsequent damage to the turbine blades.
- [NTSB LAX97LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA166.md): Cessna 172N · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1997 · N733PM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with crosswind gusts beyond the performance capability of the aircraft. A lack of crosswind limit information published in the Cessna 172N Pilot's Operating Handbook for landing and taxiing operations is a factor in the accident.
- [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…

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

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

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