# NTSB investigations, 1997, OH

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 NYC98LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA051.md): Piper J-3C-65 · Albany, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N1469N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to turn off the carburetor heat during the go-around. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in make and model, and the proximity of trees.
- [NTSB IAD98FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA018.md): Beech A 36 · Findlay, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1997 · N5050G · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to obtain/maintain clearance with objects during the initial climb. Contributing factors were trees, fog, and the flying pilot's failure to maintain runway heading during the initial climb.
- [NTSB NYC98LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA049.md): Bihn Mini 500 · Gettysburg, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1997 · N727EB · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, followed by the main rotor striking the tailboom, which resulted in the separation of a main rotor blade.
- [NTSB IAD98LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA017.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Steubenville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1997 · N28122 · Destroyed
  > Collision with deer on runway during initial takeoff and climb.
- [NTSB IAD98LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA013.md): Cessna 150L · Center Village, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1997 · N11350 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC98LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA032.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Middlefield, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1997 · N1816J · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD98FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA012.md): Cessna 182A · New Dover, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1997 · N6068B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument conditions and the loss of aircraft ctontrol subsequent to the pilot's spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were low ceilings, snow and the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, as…
- [NTSB NYC98LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA031.md): Aeronca 7AC · Tiverton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1997 · N83101 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to properly set the airplane controls prior to hand propping. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to properly chock the wheels and his decision to leave the cockpit unmanned during start.
- [NTSB NYC98LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA025.md): Hughes 269B · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1997 · N2273W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to recover from settling-with-power. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's downwind approach and low airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC98FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA017.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA-200 · Radnor, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1997 · N11EX · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain the proper altitude/clearance above the terrain, to perform an aerobatic maneuver. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in make and model.
- [NTSB NYC98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA014.md): Cessna 152 · Piqua, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1997 · N6154Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB IAD97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA124.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Zanesville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1997 · N6308W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to perform the published short/soft field takeoff procedures.
- [NTSB NYC97LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA180.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Leroy, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N2480R · Substantial damage
  > a lack of fluid in the brake reservoir, and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with defective brakes, which led to an overrun during landing and a collision with trees.
- [NTSB IAD97LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA119.md): Luscombe LL-8-F · Carrollton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1997 · N1871K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB IAD97LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA116.md): Beech Musketeer 23 · Wauseon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N2372L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's fuel mismanagement by his failure to switch fuel tank positions, which resulted in the fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC97LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA171.md): Lorello Genesis · Columbia Statn, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N9091B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB IAD97LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA113.md): Haines Revolution Mini 500 · N Philadelphia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N7240E · Substantial damage
  > A leak on the exhaust manifold which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC97LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA160.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Ashland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1997 · N33341 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA104.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Mt. Vernon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N35134 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM.
- [NTSB NYC97LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA147.md): Cessna 120 · Napoleon, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1997 · N2550N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with inadequate fuel.
- [NTSB IAD97LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA099.md): Beech BE-35 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N2738V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retard the engine throttle to idle during the landing roll. A related factor was the diverted attention.
- [NTSB NYC97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA137.md): Aerostar-Raven S-60-A · Clyde, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N3590H · No damage
  > An abrupt touchdown to avoid power lines which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly brief the passengers for the landing.
- [NTSB IAD97LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA092.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Defiance, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N5716F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a wheel rim due to overstress separation with no clear evidence initiating event.
- [NTSB IAD97LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA085.md): Mc Ardle Kolb Mark III · Findlay, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1997 · N1144T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power due to one of two carburetors disconnecting in flight for undetermined reasons, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD97LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA084.md): Cessna 172M · Put-In-Bay, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N5267R · Destroyed
  > Pilot in command failed to maintain control of the airplane. Factors to the accident where high wind conditions with a strong crosswind component and the pilot's inadvertent failure to raise the flaps during the go around.
- [NTSB IAD97LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA076.md): Dresbach RV-4 · Bainbridge, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1997 · N61CD · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the initial climb after takeoff. The pilot's physiological conditions was a possible factor.
- [NTSB NYC97LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA096.md): Cessna 172M · Galion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N4430R · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent encounter with the helicopter main rotor downwash during the initial takeoff climb. Subsequently, the airplane descended and impacted the ground.
- [NTSB NYC97LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA087.md): Pitts S1C · Salem, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N12073 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial takeoff climb. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane, and the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC97LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA085.md): Marsh-Turner BG-12A · Marion, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1997 · N8711R · Destroyed
  > Disconnection of the elevator control rod which resulted in the loss of elevator control. A factor was failure to complete the required maintenance inspection.
- [NTSB NYC97LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA086.md): Cessna 177 · Lancaster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1997 · N2921X · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision and his failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and striking the precision approach path indicator lights.
- [NTSB IAD97LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA066.md): Globe GC-1-A · Wilmington, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1997 · N80523 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a collision with trees. Related factors were: the crosswind, and lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB IAD97FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA064.md): Cessna 414 · Hillsboro, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1997 · N13MN · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an advertent stall and collision with trees, vehicles, and the terrain.
- [NTSB IAD97LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA061.md): Theis Quickie · Fostoria, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1997 · N53ET · Substantial damage
  > a disconnect of electrical wires to the engine ignition, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the wheat (crop) that was encountered during…
- [NTSB IAD97LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA059.md): Cessna 172M · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1997 · N73455 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with tree(s) and a ditch.
- [NTSB NYC97LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA061.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1997 · N6561P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in airframe ice and the loss of adequate lift to maintain continued flight. The adverse weather (icing) condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC97LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA065.md): Cessna 172 · Middletown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1997 · N733LK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to taxi on a motor vehicle access road at night, and his inadequate visual look out which resulted in the collision with an aluminum lamp post. A factor in this accident was the night condition.
- [NTSB IAD97GA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97GA054.md): Schweizer 269C · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 20, 1997 · N892CP · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure from the rod cap bolt being sheared and the separation of the number two cylinder separating from the crankcase.
- [NTSB IAD97LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA055.md): Cessna 172 · Harrison, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1997 · N737ZC · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and his improper operation of the throttle for regain control, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and colliding with a tree.
- [NTSB IAD97FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA052.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1997 · N275AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command did not maintain control while utilizing the full auto-land system. Factors to this accident were a contaminated runway, a crosswind, and inadequate guidance provided in the aircraft manual.
- [NTSB IAD97LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA051.md): Hughes 369HS · Marion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1997 · N340EM · Substantial damage
  > Uncovering of the fuel tanks outlet, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB IAD97GA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97GA049.md): Enstrom 280C · Lucasville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 19, 1997 · N51662 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command failure to maintain rotor rpm.
- [NTSB IAD97LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA046.md): Cessna 172P · Chesapeake, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1997 · N62332 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude during the approach at night. Related factors were: darkness, and the pilot's lack of night flying experience.
- [NTSB NYC97LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA052.md): Piper J3C-65 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1997 · N30598 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial reaction which resulted in the loss of directional control by the student pilot during the landing roll out.

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

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

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