NTSB investigations, 1997
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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duckdb -csv -c "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"
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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
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NTSB NYC97LA184Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Easton, NYmechanical binding of the number three exhaust valve, and the pilot/owner's improper planning/decision by failing to ensure the engine was operating properly before takeoff. A related factor was: the pilot/owner's failure to ensure that annual maintenance was…NTSB LAX97FA328Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Torrance, CAThe failure of the pilot to attain and maintain adequate airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent collision with a building.NTSB IAD97LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPohlman/Pohlman Rotorway Exec 90 · Westminster, MDThe loss of power due to carburetor icing. A factor to this accident was the carburetor heat was not accessible from within the cockpit.NTSB ATL97LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Fairview, NCfuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: an inability to attain a proper touchdown point, which led to the runway overrun.NTSB ATL97LA137Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohn W. Culp KR-2 · Greenwood, SCThe collision with the ground for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC97LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Wasilla, AKThe loss of engine power due to water contaminated fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW97LA358Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Pettigrew, ARThe pilot's improper in-flight decision. Factors were the prevailing low ceilings, the inaccurate flight and navigation instruments as result of the failure of the engine accessories vacuum pump and the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the…NTSB FTW97LA357Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Broomfield, COThe pilot's flaring of the airplane prematurely at a low airspeed that resulted in a hard landing, and an inadvertent stall during the attempted go-around and subsequent loss of control.NTSB FTW97LA354Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Houma, LAThe loss of aircraft control resulting from a bird strike that severed the cyclic flight control.NTSB FTW97LA353Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerotek Pitts S-2A · San Marcos, TXThe pilot's loss of control while performing aerobatics resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the lack of altitude available for recovery.NTSB ATL97LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Mcgee, MSfuel starvation, while in maneuvering flight, due to the pilot's improper planning/decision.NTSB ATL97LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Bennettsville, SCfailure of the pilot to properly plan his approach, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing.NTSB NYC97LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Nantucket, MAthe pilot's delayed decision to perform a go-around (missed approach). Related factors were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and disorientation of the flight crew, while making the approach in conditions of limited visibility.NTSB MIA97LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Miami, FLThe failure of the pilot to properly plan his descent and approach for a forced landing following partial loss of engine power resulting in the aircraft landing short of the intended landing runway. A factor in the accident was improper inspection of the…NTSB MIA97FA249Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Sebring, FLcontinued flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent until impact in a lake. The adverse weather condition (thunderstorm) was a related factor.NTSB MIA97FA248Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Saluda, SCin-flight collision with a tree, for undetermined reason(s).NTSB FTW97LA368Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Englewood, COfailure of the right main landing gear due to multiple fatigue cracks.NTSB SEA97LA212Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Oakridge, ORThe 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 IAD97LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Danbury, CTThe pilot's improper planning/decision to not use actual occupant weights and compute takeoff data, which resulted in an overweight takeoff towards rising terrain.NTSB FTW97FA352Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Grand Isle S108The tail rotor blade strike(s) that severed the aft portion of the tailboom, subsequently rendering the pilot with no tail rotor control while in cruise flight. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced autorotative landing.NTSB CHI97LA297Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Indianapolis, INthe pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to refuel the airplane in a timely manner, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A related factor was: trees in the emergency landing area.NTSB ANC97TA152Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Coldfoot, AKThe overservicing/pressurizing of the hydraulic brake system by maintenance personnel that locked the brake system and prevented directional control.NTSB MIA97TA246Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 269A · Tarpon Springs, FLthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA97LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Bainbridge, GAthe failure of the pilot to see and avoid the tractor resulting in an on ground collision. A factor in this accident was the limited forward visibility from the cockpit of the airplane.NTSB MIA97LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLouttit Celebrity · Ridgeland, SCthe in-flight failure of the upper wing spar wood resulting in a forced landing in swampy terrain.NTSB FTW97GA350Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBell OH-58A · Newark, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.NTSB CHI97LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Greenwood, INthe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in an inadvertant stall. A factor related to the accident was the raising of flaps.NTSB CHI97LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Fargo, NDthe pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway, while on final approach to land, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway during the landing. The exposed runway lip was a related factor.NTSB FTW97LA351Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrashears MONERAI-S · Artesia, NMthe pilot's improper handling of the aircraft during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of recent flight experience in the make and model of aircraft.NTSB ANC97LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Northway, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB ANC97LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Kivalina, AKAn overstress fracture of the nose landing gear attachment. A factor associated with the accident was the rough landing area.NTSB ANC97LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M4-210 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's abrupt application of brakes during the landing roll.NTSB SEA97LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · The Dalles, ORthe pilot-in-command(CFI)'s failure to refuel which subsequently led to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC97LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman PT-17 · Geneseo, NYThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft.NTSB MIA97LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Louisville, MSThe failure of the pilot to assure that the rudder trim was properly set for takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff when the airplane yawed to the left during the early portion of the takeoff roll.NTSB LAX97LA332Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Long Beach, CAthe student pilot's misjudged landing flare which led to a balloon and subsequent hard landing.NTSB FTW97LA349Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAS+ AC-4B · Sundance, WYimproper planning/decision by the pilot, which led to a snag and sudden slack in the tow rope, and necessitated an aborted launch (emergency landing) after initial liftoff. This in turn led to an inadvertent stall, a wing drop, and the left wing tip dragging…NTSB FTW97FA348Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Telluride, COfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while climbing after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident included: the pilot allowing the maximum gross weight limit of the…NTSB CHI97LA292Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-422 · Grand Forks, NDThe flight attendant's seat belt was not secured. A factor was turbulence in the clouds.NTSB CHI97FA308Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · St. Ignaces, MIThe noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to depart in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB ANC97LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Gulkana, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control after touchdown. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC97LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Healy, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight which failed to detect water contamination in the fuel tanks. Factors were the worn gaskets on the fuel tank caps, and the pilot's decision to abort the partial power precautionary landing.NTSB SEA97LA209Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-1 · Winlock, WAthe pilot's failure to attain proper alignment during touchdown and failure to maintain directional control. A wet runway was a factor.NTSB NYC97LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Crimora, VAThe pilot's mismangement of fuel which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing was his inadequate preflight planning that resulted in an inadequate fuel supply..NTSB MIA97LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 411 · Williston, FLthe pilot-in-command's excessive taxi speed.NTSB MIA97LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Oxford, NCfatigue failure of the No.4 connecting rod in an area where galling had occurred, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of communication by failing to select the proper UNICOM frequency; and his…NTSB LAX97LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Tucson, AZthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and proper alignment with the runway during landing.NTSB LAX97LA326Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLampert M500 · San Carlos, CAloss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's improper use of the flight controls following the loss of power. The pilot's lack of training/certification in rotorcraft operations was a factor in this accident.NTSB FTW97LA346Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportReilly Thorp T-18 · Wagoner, OKthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB FTW97FA345Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ethel, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Related factors were the pilot's impairment due to alcohol and night conditions.