# NTSB investigations, 1997, OK

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 FTW98LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA040.md): Cessna 172G · Elk City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1997 · N5745R · Substantial damage
  > The high winds and the pilot's poor judgment in attempting to taxi in the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW98LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA023.md): Cessna 152 · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1997 · N93116 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise and subsequent collapse of the nose gear.
- [NTSB FTW98LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA016.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Altus, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1997 · N8819H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the cracked cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA372.md): Cessna 170A · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1997 · N10433 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions resulting in an inadvertent groundloop. Factors were the crosswind, the pilot's lack of total experience in make and model, the separation of the left main wheel due to corroded bolts, and the…
- [NTSB FTW97LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA346.md): Reilly Thorp T-18 · Wagoner, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N16LE · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW97LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA339.md): Roddie MINI-500 · Idabel, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N42JR · Destroyed
  > The loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB FTW97LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA325.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Marietta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N177MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures/directives for takeoff. Factors were the runway's rough/uneven condition and the hilly terrain on the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW97LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA290.md): Cessna A150K · Elgin, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1997 · N8332M · Substantial damage
  > fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane. Trees in the emergency landing area were considered a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA282.md): Shapley Quickie Q-200 · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1997 · N618RJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing. A factor relating to the accident was: low pressure in the right main tire.
- [NTSB FTW97LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA277.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Blackwell, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N8784L · Substantial damage
  > partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors relating to the accident were: the high vegetation and ditch in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB FTW97LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA272.md): Beech C35 · Chickasha, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N1878D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow the checklist, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA254.md): North American NA-265-80 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N100EJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to mask the gear locking pins prior to painting the airplane which resulted in the right main gear locking pin jamming in the unlocked position due to contamination with paint. A factor was the failure of maintenance…
- [NTSB FTW97LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA240.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Ardmore, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N2308H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. Factors were his improper decision to continue the flight after he noted a loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb and the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW97LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA228.md): Rockwell S-2R · Pond Creek, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1997 · N4859X · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA211.md): Beech 58 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N22SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to an attempted takeoff in an airplane without an elevator installed.
- [NTSB FTW97FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA199.md): Beech V35 · Shawnee, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1997 · N5459U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent entry into a spin. A factor was the pilot's initiated flight into adverse weather.
- [NTSB FTW97LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA178.md): Rans S-12 · Goldsby, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1997 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's improper judgment in allowing the passenger to control the airplane, and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision. Factors relating to the accident were: the passenger's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed, which resulted…
- [NTSB FTW97LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA164.md): Cessna 150F · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1997 · N3101X · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare.
- [NTSB FTW97LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA156.md): Rockwell 114 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1997 · N4861W · Destroyed
  > The exhaust manifold cracking due to the pilot's inadequate maintenance modification of the exhaust system which resulted in a fire. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA153.md): Mooney M20F · Marietta, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1997 · N6492Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate short field takeoff. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in short field takeoffs from a grass/turf runway.
- [NTSB FTW97LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA149.md): Beech D35 · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · N940MD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an empty fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW97LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA152.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1997 · N194BA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve and collapse of the nose gear. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA146.md): Beech G33 · Bixby, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1997 · N166B · Substantial damage
  > failure of a number two connecting rod bolt, possibly from being either over-torqued or under-torqued during installation, and failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the transmission line, while performing a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA135.md): Teschendorf Cassutt Sport · Stilwell, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1997 · N86T · Destroyed
  > failure of the right wing spar and/or debonding of the right wing skin, which resulted in separation of the wing skin and a portion of the right wing, during high speed flight. Factors related to the accident were: previous wing damage and inadequate…
- [NTSB FTW97LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA116.md): Cessna 172P · Cleveland, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1997 · N65753 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic's improper installation of the spark plug, resulting in its separation from the engine. A factor was the unsuitable terrain available in the runway's overrun area.
- [NTSB FTW97LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA117.md): Grumman G-164 · Newkirk, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1997 · N527Y · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to failure of the blower (integral supercharger). A factor was the power line over which the pilot had to maneuver during the forced landing which resulted in insufficient airspeed to flare the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW97FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA100.md): Piper PA-28-200 · Lone Wolf, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1997 · N33322 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude (clearance above a lake), while performing aerobatic flight. Factors relating to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB FTW97FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA097.md): Cessna 152 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1997 · N5366B · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to obtain/maintain clearance with the power line. A factor was the sunglare from the setting sun, which could have impaired the flight instructor's ability to see the power line.
- [NTSB FTW97LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA095.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Boswell, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1997 · N2493A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper inflight planning and decision, after becoming lost/disoriented, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, before landing in a suitable landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot of another aircraft did not accurately…
- [NTSB FTW97LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA087.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sulphur, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1997 · N15754 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector. Factors were the pilot's failure to follow the checklist and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97IA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA084.md): Boeing 727-100 · Oklahoma City, OK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1997 · N198FE · No damage
  > existence of fumes from the cargo compartment and activation of the cargo smoke detector for undetermined reasons.

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

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

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