# NTSB investigations, 1997, NC

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 MIA98FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA045.md): Cessna 172M · Raleigh-Durham, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1997 · N12172 · Destroyed
  > Was loss of control of the airplane on initial climb after entering instrument flight conditions resulting in a turn opposite in direction from that given by ATC, and eventual collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL98LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA026.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1997 · N5258Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight inspection by failing to ensure the fuel selector was properly positioned, which led to fuel starvation, loss of engine power, and a forced landing on rough/uneven terrain. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a…
- [NTSB ATL98FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA023.md): Beech A100 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1997 · N30SA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued approach below decision height without reference to the runway environment, and his failure to execute a missed approach.
- [NTSB ATL98LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA020.md): Cessna 172B · Henderson, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1997 · N172MT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA98FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA039.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Lansing, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1997 · N9613P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire.
- [NTSB MIA98LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA027.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Spruce Pine, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1997 · N45018 · Substantial damage
  > The unintentional locking-up of the left brake for undetermined reasons resulting in the on ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the inability of the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA98LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA028.md): Cessna 182A · Parkton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1997 · N5883B · Substantial damage
  > improper installation of an auto battery cable which led to an in-flight fire due to the chaffed cable.
- [NTSB MIA98FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA025.md): Fokker F100 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1997 · N865US · Substantial damage
  > Improper written instructions (job/task card) by company maintenance personnel. The procedures did not reflect the correct manufactures maintenance manual servicing procedure, and did not ensure that the proper tool (replenishing gun) was available for the…
- [NTSB MIA98LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA023.md): Let L-13 · Elkin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1997 · N65140 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Unfavorable winds and a fence were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ATL98LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA005.md): Mooney M20C · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N3426X · Substantial damage
  > The undetermined malfunction of the nose gear steering assembly that resulted in the loss of directional control during a full stop landing. A factor was the rough and uneven runway condition..
- [NTSB MIA98FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA007.md): Beech 35-C33A · Robbins, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1997 · N2050W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilots in both aircraft to see-and-avoid each other's airplane (inadequate visual lookout), and failure of the Beech pilot to operate his airplane at a correct Visual Flight Rules (VFR) cruising altitude for his route of flight.
- [NTSB MIA97LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA251.md): Cessna 170 · Troy, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1997 · N2554V · Substantial damage
  > delay of the pilot to abort the takeoff after noting sluggish acceleration during the takeoff roll. Factors relating to the accident were: improper timing of the magneto(s), and a malfunction of the carburetor.
- [NTSB ATL97LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA142.md): Beech 33 · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1997 · N331DP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL97LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA146.md): Cessna 172N · Fuquay-Varina, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1997 · N75522 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare, improper level-off, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA138.md): Champion 7ECA · Fairview, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1997 · N1817G · Substantial damage
  > fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: an inability to attain a proper touchdown point, which led to the runway overrun.
- [NTSB MIA97LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA243.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Oxford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N9385C · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the No.4 connecting rod in an area where galling had occurred, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of communication by failing to select the proper UNICOM frequency; and his…
- [NTSB MIA97LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA240.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Concord, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N560SS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to latch the canopy closed prior to takeoff. This resulted in the canopying opening while on approach to land and the pilot was unable to maintain altitude due to the excessive drag.
- [NTSB ATL97LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA133.md): Cessna 150F · Kenly, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N6898F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a utility line on final approach to land. The sunglare and utility line were factors.
- [NTSB ATL97LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA126.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164C · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1997 · N585CK · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to ensure the tailwheel was properly locked, while taking off on an asphalt runway, which led to loss of directional control and a ground swerve.
- [NTSB MIA97LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA234.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Siler City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1997 · N2237H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing, inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot, and his poor in-flight planning decision for descending too low to read a road sign.
- [NTSB MIA97LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA229.md): Beech 77 · Pink Hill, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N6043T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the dual student to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent until ground impact. Contributing to the accident was improper supervision of the dual student by the pilot-in-command flight instructor.
- [NTSB MIA97LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA221.md): Cessna 188 · Benson, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N53240 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a swath run resulting in an in-flight collision with a cable, subsequent loss of engine power, forced landing, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of…
- [NTSB MIA97LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA218.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Burnsville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1997 · N9396P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use the checklist to confirm that the main cabin door was closed and locked before takeoff. Also, failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point during the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the self…
- [NTSB MIA97LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA205.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Mooresville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N7636S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on landing resulting in a go-around, and a subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ATL97LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA098.md): Piper PA-12 · Swansboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N7799H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB ATL97LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA096.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Spruce Pine, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N5807U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance after turning the wrong way in a traffic pattern.
- [NTSB MIA97LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA204.md): Moran Teenie TWO · Pinehurst, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N9753 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind and improper recovery from a bounced landing. This resulted in a premature lift off, in-flight collision with terrain, on-ground loss of directional control, and subsequent on-ground collision with a taxiway…
- [NTSB ATL97LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA102.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Smithfield, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1997 · N2600N · Substantial damage
  > an animal (deer) on the runway. Factors associated with the accident were: the light condition at dusk, and failure or inability of the flight crew to see the deer in time to avoid a collision.
- [NTSB MIA97LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA191.md): Sherman Powell Kitfox IV · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N582KF · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control and his poor preflight planning preparation for allowing the pilot rated passenger to manipulate the throttle control. Contributing to the accident was the pilots total lack of experience in make…
- [NTSB MIA97FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA179.md): Piper J3C-65 · Asheboro, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N804DA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilots in both airplanes to see and/or avoid a collision with each other.
- [NTSB ATL97LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA074.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Sophia, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · N8392C · Substantial damage
  > improper maintenance performed by an unknown person, which resulted in the reduction of airflow through the engine induction system and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the pilot to attain a proper touchdown…
- [NTSB ATL97LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA073.md): Capstaff Challenger II · Southern Pines, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB MIA97LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA156.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Wilgrove, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N3976R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing short of the intended destination airport.
- [NTSB MIA97LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA149.md): Boeing B75N1 · Huntersville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1997 · N133R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout on landing rollout, resulting in an on-ground collision with a known obstacle (ditch) and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB MIA97FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA142.md): Boeing Stearman N2S-4 · Apex, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1997 · N61S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's ostentatious display by performing an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB MIA97LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA144.md): Stinson 108-1 · Smithfield, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N9063K · Substantial damage
  > a fracture in the crankshaft, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and a nose over.
- [NTSB MIA97LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA143.md): Cessna 150G · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N3235X · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the attempted landing and go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, and proximity of trees to the runway.
- [NTSB MIA97LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA123.md): Cumberland Skybolt · Smithfield, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1997 · N4TZ · Substantial damage
  > Installation by a student mechanic of a counterweight retaining washer that did not meet engine manufacturers specifications resulting in partial separation of the counterweight, failure of the No.5 connecting rod adjacent to the counterweight, and seizure of…
- [NTSB MIA97IA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97IA151.md): Beech 100 · Kenly, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1997 · N402G · Minor damage
  > Inadequate inspection procedures by the airframe manufacturer for failure to require removal of the metal retaining ring to inspect the entire area of the window for cracks.
- [NTSB MIA97LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA117.md): North American T6G · Wilmington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1997 · N44FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. Factors were: the crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience in type airplane.
- [NTSB ATL97LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA058.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Southern Pines, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1997 · N9221T · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the training flight, which led to a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA97FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA097.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Andrews, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1997 · N8857P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor in-flight planning in attempting to maintain VFR conditions at night over mountainous terrain, and his failure to maintain clearance from the mountain. Contributing to the accident was: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning for not…
- [NTSB ATL97LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA044.md): Cessna 150 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1997 · N714JY · Substantial damage
  > a loose fuel capd and siphoning of fuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A factor was the rough terrain in the forced landing field that resulted in the nose over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL97LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA041.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Winston Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1997 · N15013 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional cntrol of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve and collapse of the right main landing gear. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA077.md): Beech 95-B55 · Monroe, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1997 · N70F · Substantial damage
  > pilot incapacitation as result of Ischemic heart disease.
- [NTSB MIA97LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA075.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Whiteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1997 · N707EX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional operation of the helicopter with known deficiencies in equipment and a false indication of the fuel gauge, resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance of…
- [NTSB MIA97LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA067.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1997 · N81307 · Destroyed
  > continued operation of the aircraft by the flight instructor (CFI) and student after identifying a brake problem, which resulted in a fire that erupted from the brake system and subsequently destroyed the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA97LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA061.md): Beech C23 · Lincolnton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1997 · N2236L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of flaps and failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around.
- [NTSB MIA97FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA057.md): Cessna 208B · Edenton, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1997 · N802TH · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in this accident were: fog, the low ceiling, and the dark night.

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

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

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