# NTSB investigations, 1997, GA

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 MIA98FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA047.md): Cessna 414A · Guyton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1997 · N414MT · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance of the cabin pressurization system, which resulted in inadequate pressurization and incapacitation of the pilot due to the hypoxia. Also causal was the pilot's failure to adequately monitor the cabin pressurization system.
- [NTSB MIA98LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA037.md): Cessna FR-172J · Marietta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1997 · N14493 · Destroyed
  > A catastrophic failure of the oil cooler core which led to overboard porting of lubricating oil and subsequent engine failure.
- [NTSB ATL98LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA015.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1997 · N39995 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA014.md): Cessna 182A · Waycross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1997 · N48310 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL98LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA011.md): Beech 60 · Athens, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1997 · N202RS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision by attempting to land in weather that was below minimums, and his failure to attain a suitable touchdown point on the runway. Weather below landing minimums was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA98LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA026.md): Cessna 172I · Cummings, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1997 · N46029 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot landed the airplane with a tailwind condition, too long and too fast for the runway conditions.
- [NTSB ATL98FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA007.md): Champion 7ECA · Hamilton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1997 · N9556S · Substantial damage
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Related factors were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's self induced pressure…
- [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 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 ATL98FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA002.md): Beech 95-B55 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1997 · N315K · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper emergency procedures and subsequent loss of aircraft control, while attempting to maneuver for a precautionary landing. A factor relating to the accident was: partial loss of power in one or both engines for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB ATL98LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA001.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Sylvania, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N4983 · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires.
- [NTSB MIA98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA004.md): Piper J3C-65 · Trenton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1997 · N30236 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff, when he observed an indication of less than full engine power on the tachometer from the beginning of the takeoff roll. Factors relating to the accident were: the inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the…
- [NTSB MIA97LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA247.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1997 · N3985P · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to see and avoid the tractor resulting in an on ground collision. A factor in this accident was the limited forward visibility from the cockpit of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL97LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA128.md): Cessna 172M · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N9625V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper go-around technique that resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was a premature flare for landing.
- [NTSB ATL97LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA129.md): Kolb FIRESTAR-II · Albany, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's physical impairment, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to a stall and ground impact.
- [NTSB MIA97LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA235.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Villa Rica, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1997 · N5713Z · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate runway maintenance by the pilot for allowing trees to be in close proximity of the runway and failure to maintain clearance from the trees.
- [NTSB MIA97LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA233.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Waynesboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1997 · N4411S · Substantial damage
  > The obscured vision of the pilot due to oil covering the windscreen. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to a cracked head of one of the cylinders and unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA231.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Pinehurst, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1997 · N8721H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the cotton crop while maneuvering to begin a spray pass over a 5 foot-tall cotton crop, resulting in the in-flight collision with the crop and terrain.
- [NTSB MIA97FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA232.md): Beech 200 · Dalton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1997 · N74EJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper IFR procedure, by failing to maintain the minimum descent altitude (MDA) during the ILS localizer approach, until the runway environment was in sight, which resulted in a collision with terrain short of the runway. Factors relating to the…
- [NTSB ATL97LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA119.md): Cessna 152 · Macon, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N757WL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control of the airplane due to the pilot's improperly planned approach and failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB ATL97LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA112.md): Cessna 310K · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1997 · N124SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly perform the soft landing procedure, leading to a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA97FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA219.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N8473P · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and obstructions (trees and building) that were encountered during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL97FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA095.md): Boeing Stearman B75N1 · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N450GC · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall encountered by the pilot after experiencing an in-flight cylinder head separation.
- [NTSB MIA97LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA198.md): Grumman G-164B · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1997 · N903X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, and improper flare during an emergency (precautionary) landing, which resulted in a hard touchdown and subsequent nose over. Factors related to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB MIA97LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA182.md): Cessna 210F · Waycross, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1997 · N1817F · Substantial damage
  > the private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering in an attempt to reverse direction, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL97LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA076.md): Cessna 172M · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1997 · N13375 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged his distance/airspeed during the approach to land, and touched down long on the runway.
- [NTSB MIA97LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA171.md): Beech E55 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N1174T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a wheels up landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA167.md): Cessna 150K · Ball Ground, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N5689G · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and his failure to abort the takeoff before colliding with an embankment.
- [NTSB ATL97FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA072.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N86734 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which led to loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB ATL97LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA069.md): Beech 33 · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1997 · N5863S · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane that resulted in the disconnection of the propeller governor linkage and the subsequent reduction in engine power. The pilot also failed to maintain flying speed that resulted in an inadvertent stall…
- [NTSB ATL97LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA065.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hazelhurst, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1997 · N4979L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were, conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice, and the pilot lack of qualification for the flight.
- [NTSB ATL97LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA064.md): Boeing 737-200 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1997 · N14245 · No damage
  > The failure of the flight crew to alert the cabin crew to the possibility of turbulence, leading to a serious injury when severe turbulence was encountered..
- [NTSB ATL97LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA063.md): Rockwell S-2R · Lincolnton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1997 · N8473V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of the fuel requirement for this flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA97LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA145.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Augusta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1997 · N1321H · Substantial damage
  > flight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during the landing flare, and collision with the terrain. The adverse weather with nearby thunderstorm activity, crosswind, and gusts was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL97IA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97IA061.md): British Aerospace 125-800A · Chamblee, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1997 · N900KC · No damage
  > physical impairmant of the captain during flight, which was the resulted of a kidney stone.
- [NTSB ATL97FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA060.md): Beech C23 · Athens, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N6005T · Destroyed
  > pilot impairment of judgment and performance, due to alcohol; and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from obstacles, while maneuvering at low altitude at night. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA97LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA129.md): Cessna 172N · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1997 · N4874D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. The winds were a 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 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 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 ATL97LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA055.md): Dassault Falcon 900B · Chamblee, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1997 · N332MC · No damage
  > an encounter with clear air turbulence, which led to injury of the flight attendant. A factor associated with the accident was: that the flight attendant was not being restrained by a seat belt.
- [NTSB ATL97LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA051.md): Maule MXT-7 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1997 · N97SS · Substantial damage
  > inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The crosswind, the pilot's lack of experience in crosswind conditions, and the proximity of trees were related factors.
- [NTSB ATL97LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA047.md): Convair 240-27 · Hampton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1997 · N357T · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of power on one engine for undetermined reason(s), and the pilot's failure to follow aircraft emergency procedures. A factor was inadequate transition/upgrade training.
- [NTSB MIA97LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA093.md): Beech E35 · Nashville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1997 · N3257C · Substantial damage
  > a stuck (jammed) fuel selector valve, due to corrosion from a fuel drain spring, which resulted in fuel starvation, loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with trees. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB DCA97IA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97IA030.md): Boeing 727F · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1997 · N465FE · Minor damage
  > A jammed elevator resulting from a backed-off elevator trim tab nut.
- [NTSB MIA97LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA087.md): Cessna 310R · Calhoun, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1997 · N72GL · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper fuel management and improper positioning of the fuel selector valve to the empty fuel tank. Factors in the accident were: the PIC's improper in-flight planning and decision, his failure to list an alternate airport, and his…
- [NTSB ATL97IA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97IA042.md): Boeing 727-232 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1997 · N416DA · Minor damage
  > failure of ground service personnel to properly close the aft cargo door before the airplane departed.
- [NTSB MIA97LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA081.md): Cessna A150L · St. Mary'S, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1997 · N6005J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall the at too low an altitude to allow recovery. A factor in this accident was the pilot's attention was diverted.
- [NTSB ATL97IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97IA035.md): Boeing 757-232 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1997 · N611DL · Minor damage
  > failure of the Stage 1 High Pressure Turbine due to a fatigue fracture in a disk blade retention lug.

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

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

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