# NTSB investigations, 1997, SC

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 MIA98LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA046.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1997 · N9514K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his poor in-flight decision making.
- [NTSB ATL98FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA017.md): Mark Ewart Velocity Standard RG · Florence, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1997 · N907ME · Substantial damage
  > improper maintenance procedures used by the pilot/repairman, which resulted in the loosening and eventual failure of the propeller. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's self-imposed pressure to hurry to the destination, and trees in the forced…
- [NTSB ATL98LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA012.md): Roebuck Rans S-10 Sakota · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1997 · N803DR · Substantial damage
  > the airplane builder's improper routing of vinyl/plastic cooling/vent line(s) for the engine oil system, and improper materials supplied by the manufacturer, which led to overheating of the line(s) in the engine compartment and an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB ATL97LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA140.md): Cessna 172N · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1997 · N738SZ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the elevator control and delayed liftoff during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise, collision with the runway, and collapse of the nose gear as he aborted the takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA137.md): John W. Culp KR-2 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1997 · N9097E · Destroyed
  > The collision with the ground for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL97LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA132.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1997 · N9643K · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to properly plan his approach, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing.
- [NTSB MIA97FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA248.md): Bell 47G · Saluda, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1997 · N70747 · Destroyed
  > in-flight collision with a tree, for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB MIA97LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA245.md): Louttit Celebrity · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1997 · N729BL · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight failure of the upper wing spar wood resulting in a forced landing in swampy terrain.
- [NTSB ATL97FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA134.md): North American T-6-SNJ5 · Camden, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N1047C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to take remedial action after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, leading to a spin. Factors were the pilot's use of unapproved medication, and the FAA's inadequate certification and standards for airman.
- [NTSB ATL97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA124.md): Cessna 414A · Anderson, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N4668N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged distance and speed on final approach to land and failed to attain a proper touchdown point during the landing, which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a fence. A related factor was the loss of engine power during…
- [NTSB ATL97LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA117.md): Cessna 172P · Rockhill, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N66098 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to plan and have adequate fuel for the flight.
- [NTSB MIA97LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA225.md): Cessna 150 · Columbia, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N3517J · Substantial damage
  > The improper rebuild/remanufacture of the fuel line (obstructed at both ends) that runs between the carburetor and sediment bowl by an unknown person. This resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, forced landing to non-suitable terrain, and…
- [NTSB ATL97LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA103.md): Hughes 269C · Johnston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1997 · N7413F · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain the proper rotor RPM during the approach and flare for landing.
- [NTSB ATL97FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA090.md): Beech 35-C33A · Lugoff, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1997 · N4863J · Substantial damage
  > improper fuel management by the pilot by not positioning the fuel selector to the fullest tank for landing, which resulted in fuel starvation, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Trees in the emergency landing area were a factor.
- [NTSB MIA97LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA193.md): Cessna 152 · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N64936 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilots complacency.
- [NTSB MIA97LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA184.md): Cessna 150G · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1997 · N2276J · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper management of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ATL97LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA083.md): Cessna 170A · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1997 · N2551V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot experienced a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reason. The pilot failed to maintain flying airspeed which resulted in a stall and then subsequent collision with the ground. A factor was, conditions were favorable for the formation of…
- [NTSB ATL97LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA081.md): Cessna 172I · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N5124G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion and total loss of engine power. A factor was the soft terrain at the emergency landing site.
- [NTSB MIA97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA169.md): Cessna Wren 182G-460 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N3182S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, by failure to survey the takeoff area, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Upsloping terrain and high vegetation in the takeoff area were related factors.
- [NTSB MIA97FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA162.md): Cessna R182 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1997 · N9080C · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA138.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Pickens, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1997 · N5363W · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll from a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in the airplane going off the side of the runway, down an embankment, and into brush/trees.
- [NTSB MIA97LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA115.md): Boeing Stearman B75N1 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1997 · N52507 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision and failure to assure an adequate supply of fuel was on board the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA97LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA105.md): Cessna 172N · St Matthews, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1997 · N738NC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to take off downwind with gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL97LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA052.md): Burkhart Grob G-103-TWIN II · Lancaster, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1997 · N54553 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the spoilers, while approaching to land, which allowed the glider to get low on final approach and strike trees. The pilot's lack of recent flying experience and lack of experience in the make and model of glider were related…
- [NTSB ATL97LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA045.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Aikens, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1997 · N7312V · Substantial damage
  > excessive wear of the fuel metering unit/shaft, which resulted in a fuel leak and premature exhaustion of the fuel supply.
- [NTSB MIA97LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA088.md): Learjet LR35 · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1997 · N440HM · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point on a known wet runway, resulting in a subsequent overrun and on ground collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB ATL97LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA032.md): Cessna 172N · Anderson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1997 · N1445E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's improper level off.
- [NTSB MIA97LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA055.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Florence, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1997 · N2205Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper management of fuel resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

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

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

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