# NTSB investigations, 1997, ID 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 SEA98LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA024.md): Bell 206L · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1997 · N206LT · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident included a dirt berm/ridge in the field where the pilot executed the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA98LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA019.md): Blue Denney Kitfox Model 3 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1997 · N89DD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. - [NTSB SEA98LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA010.md): Luscombe 8F · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1997 · N1895B · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to excessive taxispeed. Pressure perceived by the student pilot to expedite clearing the runway after landing in order to facilitate an aircraft departure was a contributing factor. - [NTSB SEA98LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA009.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Midvale, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1997 · N9332J · Destroyed > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the pole. A factor contributing to the accident was the pole. - [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 SEA98FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA001.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Leadore, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1997 · N2938B · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from wooded terrain in the area where he was maneuvering. Factors relating to the accident include: darkness, low ceiling, and high/mountainous… - [NTSB SEA97LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA218.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Dixie, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1997 · N7153Z · Substantial damage > Shifting of a briefcase stored behind the pilot's seat to a position where it obstructed movement of the rudder pedals, resulting in loss of directional control capability. A factor was trees adjacent to the airstrip. - [NTSB SEA97IA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97IA217.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Soda Springs, ID · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1997 · CGBUA · Minor damage > The pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the truck. Related factors included: a truck, insufficient runway obstruction information provided in the Airport/Facility Directory by the FAA, and VASI glide path angle setting (by local airport personnel) which provided… - [NTSB SEA97LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA211.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mackay, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N91019 · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged the distance/altitude while on final approach. - [NTSB SEA97FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA206.md): Piper PA-12 · Horseshoe Bend, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N3637M · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires. The wires were a factor. - [NTSB SEA97LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA205.md): Cessna U206F · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N7494Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision for taking off in the meteorological conditions present at the time. Factors include a high density altitude, gusty winds, downdrafts, and soft terrain in the area of the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA97LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA200.md): Cessna 170A · Elk City, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N1487D · Destroyed > A horse and children wandered onto the airstrip. - [NTSB SEA97LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA195.md): Cessna 170 · Elk City, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N3964V · Destroyed > Oil starvation of the engine due to undetermined reasons, which led to the failure and separation of a main bearing and a connecting rod. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a successful forced landing. - [NTSB SEA97LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA183.md): Cessna 150M · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N704AA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain rotation speed. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and rough runway conditions were factors. - [NTSB SEA97LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA177.md): Cessna 182G · Big Creek, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N3134S · Destroyed > The flightcrew's failure to maintain clearance from trees. A factor was trees north of the departure end of the airstrip. - [NTSB SEA97LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA174.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1997 · N3069G · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to verify the proper chemical and fuel load aboard prior to takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were: excessive fuel and chemical loading by ground personnel, tailwind conditions, and high density altitude. - [NTSB SEA97LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA172.md): Grumman G-164A · Pingree, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N6550 · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the power lines. A contributing factor was the unmarked power lines. - [NTSB SEA97LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA170.md): Cessna 172M · Donnelly, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N1418U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform proper preflight planning for the flight, and his failure to obtain/maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's delayed remedial action, his improper use of flaps, and… - [NTSB SEA97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA169.md): Weatherly 620B · Newdale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1997 · N9022H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning preparation which resulted in the aircraft exceeding the maximum gross weight, and inability to climb. A factor was high density altitude. - [NTSB SEA97LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA168.md): Bell 47G-3B · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1997 · N8494E · Substantial damage > The pilot mismanaged his fuel supply which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of adequate altitude and airspeed to successfully execute an autorotation. - [NTSB SEA97LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA163.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N4249Z · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's inadequate terrain clearance and failure to maintain directional control. Also, the overload of the aircraft's left main landing gear strut assembly. Factors contributing to the accident were high density altitude conditions, downdrafts… - [NTSB SEA97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA137.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Saint Anthony, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1997 · N7922V · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to dump the load of chemicals. Related factors were: the high density altitude, and a dirt embankment that was encountered during the landing roll. - [NTSB SEA97LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA136.md): Staudacher S-260-2 · Wallace, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1997 · N540S · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate altitude/distance from wooded terrain during a low-altitude course reversal. Related factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, blind canyon, low ceiling, and trees in… - [NTSB SEA97LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA132.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N27296 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector to the 'OFF' position, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: down-sloping terrain (airstrip) and trees that were encountered… - [NTSB CHI97FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA149.md): Bell 206L3 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N35CH · Substantial damage > the improper torque meter installation by maintenance personnel, attempting flight with known discrepancies by the pilot-in-command and the check airman, and an improper autorotation by the pilot-in-command with improper oversight of the autorotation maneuver… - [NTSB SEA97LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA121.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Pocatello, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1997 · N30563 · Substantial damage > inadequate remedial action of the pilot-in-command (CFI). Related factors include: the dual student's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and descent rate. - [NTSB SEA97LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA115.md): Robinson R22B · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N2328W · Substantial damage > improper handling of the helicopter by the student pilot/applicant, during a hover autorotation, which resulted in loss of tail rotor effectiveness. The check pilot's inadequate remedial action was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA97LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA081.md): North American NA-265-40 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1997 · N123CD · Substantial damage > an electrical short in the electrical system, which resulted in a malfunction of the nosewheel steering system and loss of directional control. - [NTSB SEA97FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA070.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Boise, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1997 · N7583P · Destroyed > the accumulation of airframe ice on the aircraft, and the pilot's delayed remedial action after intentionally flying into forecast adverse weather conditions. The adverse weather (icing) conditions were related factors. - [NTSB SEA97LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA046.md): Cessna TU-206 · Cascade, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1997 · N717CM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the terrain while reversing course in mountainous terrain. Factors include the mountainous terrain and tall trees in the area where he was maneuvering. - [NTSB SEA97FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA041.md): Cessna P210N · Cambridge, ID · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1997 · N6425W · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Flight into adverse weather and turbulence were factors. ## 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" = 'ID' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=ID&year=1997 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.