# NTSB investigations, 1997, OR 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. Page 1 of 2 · 56 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB SEA98IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98IA027.md): Boeing 737-522 · Eugene, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1997 · N918UA · No damage > A checklist procedure was not followed. The initiation of an evacuation was a factor. - [NTSB SEA98LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA021.md): Enstrom F-28F · John Day, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1997 · N171HH · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA98LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA017.md): Bell TH-1L · Canby, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1997 · N8160G · Substantial damage > The pilot's allowance of excessive airspeed resulting in the long-line hook impacting the tail rotor, and his allowance of an airspeed bleed-off preventing a successful run-on landing due to a loss of yaw control. - [NTSB SEA98LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA015.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Newberg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1997 · N7528D · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to account for the increased drag on the runway during the preflight planning. Factors were the long, wet grass. - [NTSB SEA98LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA013.md): Bell 206B · Forest Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1997 · N101LF · Destroyed > Excessive deceleration of the helicopter by the pilot-in-command, resulting in an in-flight main rotor blade strike on the helicopter's external load line and subsequent main rotor separation. Downhill terrain which led to a descending approach to the pickup… - [NTSB SEA98LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA012.md): Aerostar PA-60-700P · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1997 · N700HS · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an improper remedial action for an unanticipated yaw excursion during takeoff roll, resulting in the aircraft becoming airborne with inadequate airspeed and consequent loss of aircraft control. - [NTSB SEA98LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA029.md): Cessna 152 · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1997 · N5190B · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel which subsequently led to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA98LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA008.md): Beckham RV-4 · Scio, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1997 · N160HB · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's loss of control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA98LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA007.md): Cessna 185A · Damascus, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1997 · N714 · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain. Factors relating to the accident included: darkness, and hilly/mountainous terrain. - [NTSB SEA98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA004.md): Beech V-35 · Medford, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1997 · N5482U · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. - [NTSB SEA97LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA216.md): Cessna P210N · Creswell, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1997 · N6394W · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management in which the fuel selector was positioned on tank with inadequate fuel resulting in fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot's failure to perform the pilot operating handbook 'engine failure in flight' procedure. A… - [NTSB SEA97LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA212.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Oakridge, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1997 · N8509 · Destroyed > The first pilot's decision to perform a low altitude maneuver, and his subsequent failure to maintain altitude and clearance from trees during a low altitude maneuver. - [NTSB SEA97LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA210.md): Piper PA-44-180 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N357DA · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command(CFI)'s failure to refuel which subsequently led to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA97LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA207.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel AIR 12-Q · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N496W · Substantial damage > the tail wheel assembly spring disconnected. - [NTSB SEA97LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA199.md): Comeaux Kitfox 1 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1997 · N594KF · Substantial damage > The private pilot-in-command's failure to ensure that directional control was maintained. A related factor was the private pilot's lack of total flight experience. - [NTSB SEA97LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA198.md): Garlick UH-1B · Dayville, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1997 · N22753 · Substantial damage > Improper installation of the transmission door by a company mechanic, resulting in inflight separation of the door (which then struck the tail rotor system) and consequent total loss of the tail rotor. Contributing to the accident were: inadequate… - [NTSB SEA97LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA190.md): Laister LP-49 · North Plains, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1997 · N40NH · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an inadequate landing site, and his failure to adequately plan his return glide back to his home gliderport. A factor contributing to the accident was rough terrain. - [NTSB SEA97LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA187.md): Cessna 140 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1997 · N76233 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB SEA97FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA181.md): Avian Magnum IX · Donald, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1997 · N20146 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree that was located on the edge of the field in which he was attempting to land. - [NTSB SEA97FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA178.md): Cessna 172M · Clackamas, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N80222 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a steep turn and his concurrent failure to maintain adequate altitude, resulting in an accelerated stall at an altitude insufficient for recovery. Factors include the pilot's intentional low altitude flight… - [NTSB SEA97LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA176.md): Garner RAF 2000 GTX-SE · Bandon, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1997 · N6281Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient rotor RPM. A factor was the pilot's limited flight experience in gyroplanes. - [NTSB SEA97LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA171.md): Hughes 269C · Yamhill, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N1105B · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA97LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA161.md): Cessna 170B · Bend, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N37RA · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to attain a proper climb rate. High density altitude and the pilot's failure to use all of the available runway were factors. - [NTSB SEA97LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA155.md): Piper PA-18 · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1997 · N1182A · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, his improper decision to attempt an aborted takeoff on a short airstrip surround by rising terrain and trees, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees during the aborted takeoff attempt. Factors… - [NTSB SEA97LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA149.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Madras, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N1357T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors include high vegetation, rough runway, and failure to attain adequate flying speed. - [NTSB SEA97FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA148.md): Beech 77 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N6630C · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a forced landing approach, resulting in a stall. A related factor was the pilot's failure to refuel. - [NTSB SEA97LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA147.md): Wolf Smith M/P DSA-1 · Bend, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1997 · N168RW · Destroyed > An inflight propeller blade separation, and a subsequent evasive turn to avoid traffic by the pilot at an inadequate airspeed resulting in an accelerated stall. Factors were excessive power output of the installed engine, an aircraft taking off in the… - [NTSB SEA97LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA146.md): Cessna 150H · Sweet Home, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1997 · N6599S · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his inadequate inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA97LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA144.md): Beech N35 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1997 · N1382Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear was down and locked for landing. The unlatched passenger door, the uphill (unidirectional) landing area, and trees off the departure end of the landing runway were related factors. - [NTSB SEA97LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA142.md): Glaser-Dirks DG-400 · Weston, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1997 · N321V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain a proper descent rate during the forced landing. Factors include: the pilot's failure to use an 'engine start' checklist, failure to turn the ignition switch to the 'on' position, failure to use the landing checklist, failure to… - [NTSB SEA97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA138.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Waldport, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1997 · N1438T · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to ensure he could execute a safe departure in the meteorological conditions present at the time. Related factors included: the unfavorable/variable/gusty wind conditions; and a power line near the… - [NTSB SEA97LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA135.md): Bucker Flugzeugbau 1.131 Jungmann · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1997 · N1XW · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and gear collapse. The wet runway surface was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA97FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA130.md): Lockheed P-38L · Tillamook, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N7973 · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain minimum control speed (VMC), after loss of power in one engine, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain. Related factors were: the pilot's improper fuel management and failure to change the fuel… - [NTSB SEA97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA124.md): Cessna 150H · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1997 · N50348 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper decision to depart on a flight without first ensuring the aircraft held sufficient fuel to reach his destination, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the high vegetation and rocks at the location of the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA97FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA120.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Bend, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N83211 · Destroyed > Overload of the airframe structure. Thunderstorms and turbulence were factors. - [NTSB SEA97LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA117.md): Hiller UH-12E · Miltonfreewater, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N3005J · Substantial damage > The main rotor blade separated due to fatigue. Factors were: an Airworthiness Directive was not properly performed, and inadequate inspection of the main rotor blades. - [NTSB SEA97LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA108.md): Piper PA-22-150 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N1707P · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command misjudged his altitude and distance from the runway while landing. - [NTSB SEA97LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA107.md): Cessna 170B · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N8224A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. A factor contributing to the accident was gusting winds. - [NTSB SEA97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA104.md): Cessna T188C · Mitchell, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N3152J · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to a stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of adequate altitude to effect a successful stall recovery. - [NTSB SEA97FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA106.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Tigard, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N55676 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to properly manage the aircraft fuel supply, which led to fuel exhaustion of the right tank and subsequent fuel starvation/power loss of the engine during the final approach. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of sufficient… - [NTSB SEA97LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA096.md): Hendrix Talon XP · Redmond, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1997 · N6291X · Substantial damage > incomplete installation (omission of the aft control stick and interlink tube) of the flight control system, resulting in failure of the combined (torque) elevator and aileron rod and a disconnection of the forward flight control stick from the ailerons and… - [NTSB SEA97FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA094.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601P · Klammath Falls, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1997 · N30LL · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to set the throttle of his second failed engine to 'Cracked-1/2-Open' as called for in the Engine Failure/Restart checklist, followed by a high-power engine surge. Factors include the pilot's delay in landing for refueling, the pilot… - [NTSB SEA97LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA085.md): Beech 1900D · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1997 · N75ZV · Substantial damage > the flightcrew's inadequate preflight, and the ramp agent's inadequate dispatch of the aircraft. The unsecured cargo door was a factor. - [NTSB SEA97LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA084.md): Hutton Rand Robinson KR-2 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1997 · N4GJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions, his failure to maintain directional control on takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident are gusty crosswinds. - [NTSB SEA97LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA082.md): Cessna 172L · Manzanita, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · CGICR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the go-around attempt. Factors contributing to the accident are gusty crosswinds. - [NTSB SEA97LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA074.md): Weatherly 620B · Wasco, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1997 · N20113 · Substantial damage > the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing. A factor was the rough terrain. - [NTSB SEA97LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA072.md): Hiller UH-12E · Glide, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1997 · N545HA · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from a power transmission line. Factors relating to the accident included ambient light conditions, which made the power line hard to see. - [NTSB SEA97LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA069.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · North Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1997 · N26848 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform the proper remedial action of applying carburetor heat/alternate induction air after impact ice accumulated on his aircraft's induction air filter. Factors include intentional flight into known adverse weather (icing… - [NTSB SEA97IA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97IA071.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71F · Portland, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1997 · N830BX · No damage > improper installation of four attach bolts on the elevator drive torque tube. - [NTSB SEA97LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA065.md): Hughes 269C · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1997 · N5160N · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's misjudgment of altitude and airspeed during a turn. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1997&state=OR&page=2 ## 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" = 'OR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=OR&year=1997 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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