# NTSB investigations, 1997, IN

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 CHI98FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA068.md): Beech C35 · Evansville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1997 · N782D · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance by the use of a loose fitting unapproved fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI98LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA040.md): Cessna 172 · Salem, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1997 · N92042 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, while on final approach to land at night. Factors relating to the accident included: an undetermined electrical malfunction, inoperative flaps, darkness, the pilot not using the landing light, and the…
- [NTSB CHI98LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA038.md): Cessna 150 · Plymouth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1997 · N50579 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the crosswind, soft field takeoff. Factors in this accident were the pilot not following the airplane manufacturer's recommended takeoff procedures by lowering the flaps, and the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI98FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA031.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lynn, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1997 · N79TH · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in the inflight separation of the wings, vertical stabilizer/rudder, and the stabilator. Factors associated with the accident the pilot continued the flight into known adverse weather and…
- [NTSB CHI98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA014.md): Cessna 172N · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N734WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around attempt which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI98LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA006.md): Beech V35A · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1997 · N1566A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision not to land before his airplane ran out of fuel, fuel exhaustion and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI98LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA008.md): Boeing B75N1 · Cloverdale, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1997 · N75511 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the Boeing pilot failed to identify the Waco airplane on the runway before initiating a takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the restricted forward visibility of both pilots due to the tailwheel configurations of both airplanes.
- [NTSB CHI97LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA297.md): Piper PA-28 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1997 · N6421R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to refuel the airplane in a timely manner, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A related factor was: trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI97LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA295.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1997 · N43DR · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in an inadvertant stall. A factor related to the accident was the raising of flaps.
- [NTSB CHI97FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA290.md): Beech 76 · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N18562 · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall. A related factor was the instructor pilot's failure to ensure the elevator trim was reset for takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI97FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA272.md): Kellums Sonerai 1 · Scottsburg, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N76457 · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed greater than the stalling speed for the airplane. A factor relating to this accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI97LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA271.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Zionsville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1997 · N600JP · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of glider.
- [NTSB CHI97LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA255.md): Taylorcraft L2A · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N51372 · Destroyed
  > the inadequate preflight by the pilot and the loose fuel line fitting.
- [NTSB CHI97LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA232.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1997 · N5027T · Substantial damage
  > an improper flare by either this pilot or the pilot of a previous flight, which resulted in a hard landing and overload damage to the right main landing gear. The pilot's continued operation with a known deficiency may have been a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI97FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA208.md): Cessna 150F · Gary, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N8197S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's not obtaining/maintaining airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI97IA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA205.md): Boeing B-727-200 · Indianapolis, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1997 · N770AT · Minor damage
  > the improper installation of the incorrect spherical bearing by the company's maintenance personnel. A factor was the improper plating of the trunnion with chromium by the landing gear overhaul facility.
- [NTSB CHI97LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA202.md): Niquette Pietenpol GN-1 · Lake Village, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N46844 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability to maintain sufficient airspeed and climb.
- [NTSB CHI97LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA179.md): Cessna A150M · Cumberland, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1997 · N9842J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use (or improper use of) carburetor heat. Factors associated with the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and the lack of airspeed (or altitude) to clear an obstruction (barn) without stalling the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI97LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA168.md): Cessna 150G · Franklin, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1997 · N3787J · Destroyed
  > the instructor pilot stalled the aircraft as a result of inadequate preflight planning. Factors included the transmission wire, the rising terrain, and the trees at the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI97LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA163.md): Siefert 5151RG · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1997 · N81728 · Destroyed
  > the cause of the accident is undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI97LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA162.md): Boeing 737-300 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1997 · N321UA · No damage
  > a delay by the pilot of the other aircraft in turning on his mode C transponder.
- [NTSB CHI97LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA154.md): Cessna 340A · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1997 · N171DB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot did not comply with the decision height and his attention was diverted from his cockpit scan. The factors involved were the weather conditions were at landing minimums and a flight to his destination alternate was not performed.
- [NTSB CHI97LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA144.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Arcadia, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N5892W · Destroyed
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff, and the resultant tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI97LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA140.md): Aerospatiale AS-365-N2 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N653CN · No damage
  > inadequate visual clearance by the passenger resulting in his being struck with the rotor blade. A factor relating to this accident was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB CHI97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA137.md): Cessna 152 · Paragon, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N4757B · Destroyed
  > the pilot did not maintain aircraft control. The factors involved were aerobatics were performed and improper use of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI97LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA135.md): Cessna 172N · Angola, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N5685E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's selection of runway, and the misjudged landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI97LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA129.md): Beech B33-35 · Mishawaka, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1997 · N12GS · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty, crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA114.md): Olsen Acro Sport II · Monon, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1997 · N52260 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI97GA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97GA103.md): Bell OH-58A · Seymour, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 10, 1997 · N132SP · Destroyed
  > improper action(s) by one or more of the emergency response team members, during a hovering/loading sequence, which resulted in the helicopter's lateral center-of-gravity (CG) limitations to be exceeded. A factor associated with the accident was: the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI97LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA098.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · N6148H · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue failure of the fight main landing gear strut/spar attachment screws.
- [NTSB CHI97FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA093.md): Stinson 108 · Greenfield, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1997 · N97120 · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to restricted movement in the exhaust valve and rotted/weathered ignition harness, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertant stall.
- [NTSB CHI97LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA089.md): Cessna 150 · Petersburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1997 · N8196S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI97LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA086.md): Grumman American AG5B · Greencastle, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1997 · N125VU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA062.md): Cessna 172N · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1997 · N4696G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate fuel management and fuel system exhaustion. A factor involved was the inadequate in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB CHI97LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA057.md): Beech 300 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1997 · N404EW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive distance/speed during the landing which led to his failure to attain a proper touchdown point on the runway. The factors involved were: the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, his failure proceed to the destination airport,…
- [NTSB CHI97LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA054.md): Cessna 172P · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1997 · N51448 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors included the icy runway and the crosswind.

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

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

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