# NTSB investigations, 1997, MN

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 CHI98LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA069.md): Cessna 150L · Litchfield, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1997 · N18031 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the attempted go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind condition, and the proximity of trees.
- [NTSB CHI98LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA049.md): King Avid Flyer C · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1997 · N931AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI98LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA045.md): Piper PA-28 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1997 · N1447H · Substantial damage
  > geese that were encounter on an ILS final approach. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI98LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA042.md): Mooney M20K · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1997 · N252A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to continue the approach beyond decision height, when he could not see the runway; and his attempt to land without being properly aligned on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were: darkness, fog and and runway lights.
- [NTSB CHI98LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA036.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Willmar, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1997 · N8886J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, his continued flight into known adverse weather, and subsequent fuel exhaustion, which resulted in loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, the…
- [NTSB CHI98IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98IA035.md): Cessna 152 · Blaine, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1997 · N48863 · Minor damage
  > the fracture of the flap cable as a result of fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB CHI98LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA037.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1997 · N3359W · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due a deteriorated grommet in an Adel clamp, and a loose mixture control cable.
- [NTSB CHI98TA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98TA023.md): Cessna A185F · Roseau, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 2, 1997 · N105NR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI98LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA003.md): Beech E18S · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1997 · N916TM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure identify the unsafe condition (vortex turbulence) which existed due to departing airplane and his subsequent inability to control the airplane once encountering the turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI97LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA306.md): Bell 47 · Pipestone, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1997 · N9005T · Substantial damage
  > the fracture of the pitch control rod assembly.
- [NTSB CHI97LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA307.md): Cessna 182 · Dassel, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1997 · N7331Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the airstrip. Factors associated with the accident were the high vegetation which skewed the pilot's visual perception of threshold, and the embankment which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI97LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA269.md): Cessna 177 · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N29379 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing and his improper recovery from the bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the night conditions and the pilot lack of recent experience with night operations.
- [NTSB CHI97LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA264.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Glenwood, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1997 · N23236 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain the correct airspeed for a go-around maneuver, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI97LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA253.md): Piper PA-28-121 · Glencoe, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N2228Z · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent collision with trees. Factors associated with the accident were: the crosswind, and proximity of trees.
- [NTSB CHI97LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA258.md): Maule M-4-220C · Bemidgi, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1997 · N40354 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure or inability to maintain directional control of the airplane, as a result of an undetermined anomaly concerning of the right main landing gear brake.
- [NTSB CHI97LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA221.md): Goble RV-4 · Rosemount, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N36JG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with the terrain. His excessive climb rate after takeoff was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI97LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA219.md): Weatherly 201C · Stephen, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1997 · N9054W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI97LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA210.md): Cessna A188B · Aitkin, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1997 · N9746G · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the wet/soft terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI97LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA204.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Donnelly, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N6633K · Substantial damage
  > undetermined event resulting in the broken connecting rod and cylinder.
- [NTSB CHI97FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA196.md): Mooney M20A · White Bear, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N8394E · Destroyed
  > pilot incapacitation due to a stroke.
- [NTSB CHI97FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA200.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · St. Paul, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N83353 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Related factors were the pilot's diverted attention and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI97LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA192.md): Cessna A188B · Mcgregor, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N4485Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, his failure to abort the takeoff while sufficient runway was remaining, and/or his failure to jettison his load in order to achieve sufficient climb rate to clear trees. His lack of certification and training to perform…
- [NTSB CHI97LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA176.md): Maule M5C · Lino Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N5643Y · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his the improper lowering of flaps for takeoff, his failure to use a longer available area for takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff before there was an insufficient amount of area…
- [NTSB CHI97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA169.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1997 · N2455F · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during a go-around (aborted landing). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare for landing, the reduced light conditions at…
- [NTSB CHI97LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA170.md): Waco YMF · Longville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1997 · N820MM · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty wind condition and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI97LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA161.md): Cessna 152 · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1997 · N68454 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of his clearance around the parked vehicle. A factor was the location of the parked vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI97LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA147.md): Cessna 152 · Crystal, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N5499B · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the lack of recent flight time.
- [NTSB CHI97IA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA127.md): Cessna T210 · Winona, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 8, 1997 · N7398M · No damage
  > Loss of engine power due to improper maintenance installation.
- [NTSB CHI97LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA115.md): Cessna 182P · Duluth, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1997 · N7355Q · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI97LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA107.md): Maule MX-7-180 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N5666N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI97FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA095.md): Cessna 140 · Big Lake, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1997 · N77166 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's maneuvers which exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane and resulted in structural overload of the horizontal tail followed by a structural overload of the wings.
- [NTSB CHI97LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA092.md): Champion 7ECA · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1997 · N11023 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in collision with a snowbank. The pilot's lack of recent experience, the crosswind, and snowbank are contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI97LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA080.md): Champion 7GCB · Two Harbors, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1997 · N9950Y · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI97LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA063.md): Beech B200 · Marshall, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1997 · N66404 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot inadvertently putting the gear selector switch in the up position during landing.
- [NTSB CHI97FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA059.md): Cessna 401 · Crystal, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1997 · N5AS · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot-in-command to ensure adequate removal of airframe ice from the aircraft during preflight.
- [NTSB CHI97FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA058.md): Mooney M20J · Cottage Grove, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1997 · N1160G · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during an ILS approach. Factors relating to the accident were: the IFR weather conditions, the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience, and the pilot's lack of familiarity in flying the accident…
- [NTSB CHI97LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA052.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Franklin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1997 · N6495P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning and his fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor with this accident was a frost blocked cockpit windshield.

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

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

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