# NTSB investigations, 1997, FL

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 ATL98FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA030.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1997 · N8074Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in collision with a power transmission line.
- [NTSB MIA98LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA044.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1997 · N9640J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel management and improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Related factors were: the light conditions at dusk, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced…
- [NTSB ATL98LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA029.md): Lutz EAA Biplane P-2 · Wellington, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1997 · N913AM · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to ensure the fuel selector was properly positioned to a tank with adequate fuel before takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power; failure of the pilot to accomplish the emergency procedure (restart the engine…
- [NTSB ATL98LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA028.md): Aeronca 7AC · Eustis, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1997 · N83589 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent collision with a parked airplane. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel aircraft, the…
- [NTSB ATL98LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA027.md): American AA-1 · Monticello, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1997 · N5789L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and failure to ensure that the airplane would be able to clear trees during takeoff. Related factors were: the high/wet vegetation on the grass runway, and the proximity of trees to the runway.
- [NTSB ATL98FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA025.md): Cessna A150K · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1997 · N1218M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying speed following a banner pick up, which resulted in a stall and an uncontrolled collision with the ground. A related factor was: the pilot allowed the maximum certificated gross weight of the airplane to be…
- [NTSB ATL98LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA021.md): Hughes TH-55 · Bushnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1997 · N74914 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees during a hover. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB ATL98LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA019.md): Siggi's Airplane Works D-4 Fascination · Leesburg, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1997 · DMSMV · Destroyed
  > structural failure of the right wing, during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent to the ground.
- [NTSB MIA98FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA040.md): Commander 114B · Cross City, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1997 · N302RS · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the noninstrument-rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with the terrain (tree,…
- [NTSB ATL98LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA016.md): Mooney M20J · Summerland Key, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1997 · N201LY · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to flare the airplane for landing. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL98LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA022.md): Christen Industries S-2B · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1997 · N317JK · Substantial damage
  > The undetermined malfunction of the right brake and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor was the quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL98LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA013.md): Cessna 182P · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1997 · N45834 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and failure to maintain clearance above the ground while attempting a VFR approach to an airport with low clouds. The low clouds (ceiling) and condition of light at dusk were related factors.
- [NTSB MIA98IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98IA035.md): Douglas DC-8F-55 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1997 · N55FB · Minor damage
  > The inadequate overhaul of the No. 4 engine start valve resulting in the valve remaining open after engine start; and the subsequent free run state of the starter resulting in a starter overheat, disintegration and fire.
- [NTSB ATL98LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1997 · N93286 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper short field takeoff procedure and his decision to abort the takeoff after rotation.
- [NTSB MIA98LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA034.md): Cessna 152 · Palatka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1997 · N68327 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to properly secure the oilcap/dipstick within it's integral oil filler tube during his preflight inspection.
- [NTSB MIA98LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA030.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1997 · N6062K · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA98LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA029.md): Cessna 172P · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1997 · N97074 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA98LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA032.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Clarksville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1997 · N4502X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and touchdown.
- [NTSB MIA98LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA022.md): Cessna 172 · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1997 · N4105F · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructors improper supervision of the rated pilot during a crosswind landing resulting in an in-flight collision with the left wing of the airplane and the runway, subsequent loss of directional control on landing rollout, and collision…
- [NTSB MIA98LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA019.md): Cessna 402B · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1997 · N69312 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper management of fuel resulting in a total loss of engine power on both engines due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA98LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA018.md): Saldairiaga Buccaneer II · Clermont, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1997 · N813LJ · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA98LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA017.md): de Havilland DH-8-201 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1997 · N988HA · No damage
  > The passengers failure to secure her seatbelt as directed by the flight crew (seatbelt sign illuminated) on initial takeoff climb resulting in her ejection from her seat during an encounter with turbulence.
- [NTSB MIA98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA014.md): Aerofab Lake LA-250 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1997 · N85HG · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent encounter with rough water.
- [NTSB ATL98FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA008.md): Cessna 402B · Tampa, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1997 · N69293 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the landing checklist and extend the landing gear for landing, and his failure to maintain VMC during a go-around. Factors were: the pilot's diverted attention due to a non-stabilized instrument approach and his lack of recent…
- [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 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 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 MIA98IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98IA006.md): Beech 18 [C-45H] · Orlando, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1997 · N486JB · Minor damage
  > the failure of the landing gear chain from the main landing gear torque shaft to the nose gear box coming off the sprocket, causing the landing gear to be out of sequence between the main gear and the nose gear.
- [NTSB MIA98LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA005.md): Cessna P172D · Umatilla, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1997 · N8582X · Substantial damage
  > The improper fuel tank selector position by the pilot-in-command resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA98LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA002.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Cross City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1997 · N33502 · No damage
  > The in-flight encounter with turbulence associated with a nearby level 6 thunderstorm with moderate rain while deviating.
- [NTSB MIA98IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98IA001.md): Grumman G-73 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1997 · N168WS · Minor damage
  > the partial failure of a component of the hydraulic system resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL97LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA144.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Belleview, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1997 · N3402Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and his delay in initiating a go-around, which resulted in a hard touchdown, loss of directional control, and collision with objects (fence and trees).
- [NTSB ATL97LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA136.md): Cessna A188B · Zellwood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1997 · N53172 · Substantial damage
  > failure of mechanics to adequately torque the crankcase through-bolts following a top overhaul, which subsequently resulted in a crankshaft failure. Soft/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA97LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA250.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1997 · N4315X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly plan his descent and approach for a forced landing following partial loss of engine power resulting in the aircraft landing short of the intended landing runway. A factor in the accident was improper inspection of the…
- [NTSB MIA97FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA249.md): Cessna 177RG · Sebring, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1997 · N2562V · Destroyed
  > continued flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent until impact in a lake. The adverse weather condition (thunderstorm) was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA97TA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97TA246.md): Hughes 269A · Tarpon Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 17, 1997 · N6786M · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA97LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA253.md): Cessna 411 · Williston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N12WT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB MIA97FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA242.md): Mooney M20F · Coral Springs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1997 · N6417Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging the distance vs. altitude resulting in the collision with the water short of the intended touchdown point of the rough field. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 3 cylinder…
- [NTSB ATL97LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA127.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1997 · N7307C · Substantial damage
  > The crack in the #8 cylinder head which led to the loss of power. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ATL97LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA125.md): Cessna 152 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N6216Q · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's (CFI's) inaccurate assessment of fuel available for the flight, and his improper in-flight planning/decision by continuing the training flight with minimal fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL97LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA123.md): Jurka P51D Mustang · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N151MS · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s); and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while starting to maneuver for an emergency landing, which resulted in loss of aircraft control (stall) and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA97LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA238.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1997 · N55322 · Substantial damage
  > a hard landing resulting in a wing contacting the runway. A factor in this accident was the nose landing gear would not extend due to the steering ball being off its track.
- [NTSB MIA97IA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97IA237.md): Boeing 737-300 · Tampa, FL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1997 · N602SW · Minor damage
  > in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB ATL97LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA122.md): Zenair 701 · Spruce Creek, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N105RC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine for undetermined reasons, while maneuvering close to the ground. Factors included the soft terrain and the conditions favorable for carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ATL97FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA118.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Palm Bch Garden, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N8213P · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed.
- [NTSB ATL97FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA115.md): Mooney M20F · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N3455X · Destroyed
  > fatigue failure of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons. Related factors were: darkness, and obstructions (trees) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB DCA97MA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97MA059.md): Douglas DC-8-61 · Miami, FL · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Aug 7, 1997 · N27UA · Destroyed
  > The airplane being misloaded to produce a more aft center of gravity and a correspondingly incorrect stabilizer trim setting that precipitated an extreme pitch-up at rotation, was (1) the failure of Fine Air to exercise operational control over the cargo…
- [NTSB MIA97LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA230.md): Cessna R172E · Mary Esther, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1997 · N2427 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA97LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA224.md): Cessna 152 · Cape Coral, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1997 · N93011 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.

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

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

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