# NTSB investigations, 1997

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB NYC98LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA058.md): Aerospatiale AS-355 · New York, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1997 · N355DS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed on final approach with a tailwind, and his failure to perform a go-around in a timely manner. A factor in the accident was the strong tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA98WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA049.md): Britten-Norman Islander · Rio Sidra, Panama · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 31, 1997 · HP986 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW98LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA083.md): Cessna R172K · Lakeview, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1997 · N736VQ · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the approach, and his delayed decision to execute a go-around. A related factor was the sunglare interfering with the pilot's view.
- [NTSB CHI98LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA076.md): Beech 35-33 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1997 · N627V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to position the fuel selector to the proper fuel tank which led to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI98LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA075.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Boone, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1997 · N8465F · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from obstruction(s), while flying low over a river. The obstruction (power line) was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI98LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA073.md): Cessna 402B · Watertown, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1997 · N5087Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to perform an aircraft preflight and to remove the ice which had accumulated on the airframe. A factor involved in the accident was the icing weather conditions which existed and the ice which accumulated on the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX98LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA065.md): Cessna 172RG · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1997 · N5404V · Substantial damage
  > The student and flight instructor's failure to verify that the landing gear was in the down position, and the design of the electrical system in which a single-point aircraft system malfunction (one open circuit breaker) disabled both the landing gear warning…
- [NTSB LAX98FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA064.md): Piper PA-11 · Willow Beach, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1997 · N5532H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA081.md): Cessna 310R · Grants, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1997 · N87358 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to secure the right engine oil cap, resulting in oil exhaustion and the loss of engine…
- [NTSB FTW98LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA080.md): Beech E18S · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1997 · N4980V · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > failure of the pilot in the 2nd airplane (N4980V) to see-and-avoid the standing airplane (N2069C). Related factors were: darkness, and inadequate (vague) instructions issued by the UPS ramp controller.
- [NTSB CHI98FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA074.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-30 · Wayne, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1997 · N999WB · Destroyed
  > the pilot in command failed to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was the lack of experience of the pilot and copilot in the type and model of aircraft. An additional factor was the pilot did not follow the proper procedure when the flaps were raised…
- [NTSB MIA98FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA047.md): Cessna 414A · Guyton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1997 · N414MT · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance of the cabin pressurization system, which resulted in inadequate pressurization and incapacitation of the pilot due to the hypoxia. Also causal was the pilot's failure to adequately monitor the cabin pressurization system.
- [NTSB CHI98LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA126.md): Cessna 177 · Ft. Leonardwood, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1997 · N30255 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance and his inadequate inflight decision which resulted in VFR flight in to instrument meteorological conditions. The pilot's overconfidence in his ability is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC98LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA057.md): Cessna 421C · Elkins, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N1348T · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to identify an unsafe runway condition and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing was the aircraft's maximum takeoff weight exceeded, and a snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB NYC98LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA056.md): Mooney M20F · Ferncliff, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N9717M · Destroyed
  > the improper installation of the engine oil temperature probe which resulted in oil starvation and a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's overflight of available airports in an effort to reach the 'Nearest Airport' displayed on…
- [NTSB NYC98LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA055.md): Cessna 172 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N9604H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to remove snow and ice from the aircraft prior to takeoff resulting in degraded climb performance and a subsequent stall/mush condition.
- [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 MIA98WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA075.md): Rockwell 690A · Villavicencio, Colombia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 28, 1997 · N60B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW98LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA078.md): Beech 35 · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N2815V · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel and his inadequate pre-flight planning. Factors were the pilot's disorientation due to instrument meteorological conditions. Another factor, was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute a…
- [NTSB FTW98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA077.md): Cessna 180J · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N121KS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, by allowing the airplane to get in a situation, where he could not compensate for wind conditions. A related factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB DCA98MA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98MA015.md): Boeing 747-122 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N4723U · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, and the difficulty of obtaining adequate weather forecasts of over-ocean turbulence. Factors contributing to the accident include the presence of clear air turbulence, and the failure…
- [NTSB FTW98LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA090.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1997 · N2343T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Related factors were: the gusty crosswind condition, icy runway, and proximity of the snowbank.
- [NTSB FTW98LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA079.md): Beech 35-B33 · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1997 · N5743K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land in wind conditions that exceeded the airplane's crosswind component, and his failure to divert to an alternate airport with runways more nearly aligned with the wind. Factors were the icy runway and crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI98LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA067.md): Beech 35-B33 · Troy, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1997 · N512WM · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors associated with the accident were: the lack of a suitable forced landing site, and the embankment (dirt bank), which the airplane contacted.
- [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 NYC98LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA054.md): Mayers SEA REY · Gloucester, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1997 · N100RZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB NYC98LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA053.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Riverside, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1997 · N8015V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper response to the low rotor RPM warning. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to turn for the forced landing area and the carburetor icing conditions.
- [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 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 SEA98LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA026.md): Cessna 172P · Kenmore, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1997 · N9566L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequately planned approach and failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's lack of total experience in kind of aircraft and haze were factors.
- [NTSB NYC98LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA052.md): Beech BE-33A · Lancaster, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1997 · N4133S · Substantial damage
  > Passenger control interference which resulted in pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB LAX98LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA054.md): Piper J3C-65 · Stoil, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1997 · N91915 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance and his inadequate visual outlook.. Factors were a severed fuel line which resulted in an in-flight fire, which diminished the pilot's ability to land the airplane with smoke and fire in the cockpit.
- [NTSB FTW98LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA075.md): Cessna 172M · Monticello, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1997 · N1596V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from obstacles. Also causal was the pilot becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing factors were his lack of familiarity with the geographical area, lack of experience, night conditions, and…
- [NTSB DCA98WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98WA025.md): Boeing 757 · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 24, 1997 · PHTKC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI98LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA072.md): Piper PA-30/A · Hastings, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1997 · N9WG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure, by which he failed to maintain minimum descent altitude. Fog, a low ceiling, and night condition were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC98LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA050.md): Beech 1900D · Windsor Locks, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1997 · N140ZV · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate snow removal by airport personnel. Contributing factors were the snowbank and whiteout conditions.
- [NTSB CHI98FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA070.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Hampshire, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1997 · N2586Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional flight into known icing conditions, and the accumulation of ice on the leading edges of the airplane's empennage and wings leading to the inadvertent stall/mush. A factor contributing to this accident was the icing conditions.
- [NTSB ATL98FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA030.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1997 · N8074Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in collision with a power transmission line.
- [NTSB MIA98LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA044.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1997 · N9640J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel management and improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Related factors were: the light conditions at dusk, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced…
- [NTSB DCA98WA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98WA019.md): Bell UH-1H · Columbia, Colombia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 22, 1997 · UNK
- [NTSB ATL98LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA029.md): Lutz EAA Biplane P-2 · Wellington, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1997 · N913AM · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to ensure the fuel selector was properly positioned to a tank with adequate fuel before takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power; failure of the pilot to accomplish the emergency procedure (restart the engine…
- [NTSB ATL98LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA028.md): Aeronca 7AC · Eustis, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1997 · N83589 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent collision with a parked airplane. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel aircraft, the…
- [NTSB NYC98FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA048.md): Cessna 152 · Spring City, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1997 · N22LU · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX98LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA062.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1997 · N8805P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged distance and altitude relationship to the runway during a short field approach, which resulted in an undershoot and a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA071.md): Unknown Quicksilver GT-500 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1997 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > the kitplane builder's improper installation of the bolts attaching the left leading edge wing strut fitting to the leading edge spar, which resulted in the eventual failure of the fitting and the ensuing loss of control. Related factors were: the…
- [NTSB FTW98FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA074.md): Beech A100 · Colo Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1997 · N100BE · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow IFR Procedures and maintain the minimum descent altitude (MDA). A related factor was fog.
- [NTSB NYC98FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA047.md): Cady LONG-EZ · West Milford, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1997 · N18CC · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice. Carburetor icing conditions and terrain conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX98LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA059.md): Mooney M20F · Safford, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1997 · N2965L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor in-flight judgement and intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions. Related factors were, mountainous terrain, rain and fog.
- [NTSB LAX98LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA058.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1997 · N5058L · Substantial damage
  > internal mechanical failure of the engine due to a progressive failure of the No. 3 connecting rod assembly. A contributing factor was the snow pack which covered the only accessible emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX98IA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98IA061.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-80 · San Francisco, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1997 · N932AS · No damage
  > An emergency evacuation due to fumes from a failed hydraulic line that entered into the cabin.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1997&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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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