NTSB investigations, 1997
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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 MIA97LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cape Coral, FLLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB LAX97LA270Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated-Vultee PBY-5A(28-5ACF) · Moreno, CAthe implosion of the unlocked left nose gear door which resulted in the hydraulic disintegration of the forward fuselage. The cause of the locking pin actuator malfunction was not determined.NTSB LAX97LA269Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitteer Mini 500 · Agua Dulce, CAfailure of the owner/builder to obtain and comply with service literature from the kit manufacturer, which resulted in improper setting of the carburetor fuel mixture and led to loss of engine power. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to successfully…NTSB FTW97LA300Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPoor Boys Toys Exec 90 · Patricia, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain terrain clearance with the crops during a surveying flight. A factor was the pilots diverted attention.NTSB CHI97LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Bemidgi, MNthe pilot's failure or inability to maintain directional control of the airplane, as a result of an undetermined anomaly concerning of the right main landing gear brake.NTSB CHI97LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYoung RV-4 · Sparta, WIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an improper flare and hard landing. The gusty wind was a related factor.NTSB ANC97LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-LIII · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's inadvertent dynamic rollover during liftoff. Factors associated with the accident were soft terrain and a snagged landing gear skid.NTSB LAX97LA266Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Buckeye, AZThe total oil exhaustion of the engine due to the inadequate maintenance installation of the oil cooler lines by the owner/mechanic.NTSB FTW97LA293Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBauer Vans RV-4 · Seminole, TXloss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector.NTSB FTW97LA291Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Abernathy, TXThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during serious carburetor icing conditions, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Factors were the icing conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW97FA295Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLancair 320 · Dillon, COthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) conditions, and failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: low ceiling, rain, and…NTSB DCA97MA055Accident · Minor injuriesClass 1 · MajorFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Newark, NJThe captain's overcontrol of the airplane during the landing and his failure to execute a go-around from a destabilized flare. Contributing to the accident was the captain's concern with touching down early to ensure adequate stopping distance.NTSB CHI97LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Satanta, KSthe pilot's decision to perform a precautionary landing in a corn field due to an undetermined event in the cockpit. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadvertent actuation of the 'smoker' switch, his unfamiliarity with the 'smoke' equipment…NTSB CHI97LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVelocity Velocity Elite RG · Langdon, NDfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The crosswind and proximity of the taxiway sign were related factors.NTSB ANC97LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIverslie KIT FOX · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in the airplane.NTSB SEA97LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Spanish Fork, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB MIA97LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75 · Dayton, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in an inadvertent ground loop, and on-ground collision between the left wing and the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's total lack of experience in kind of…NTSB IAD97LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ocean City, NJInadequate compensation for the crosswind, and failure to maintain control of the airplane. A related factor was the crosswind.NTSB FTW97LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150K · Elgin, OKfuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane. Trees in the emergency landing area were considered a related factor.NTSB CHI97LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Lone Rock, WIa locked right brake which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain direction control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB CHI97LA233Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAlbrecht SEA REY · Brighton, MILoss of engine power due to a failed exhaust valve oil seal, and fouled spark plugs.NTSB SEA97LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Elma, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB FTW97LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · La Porte, TXfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, as he attempted to close and lock the left cabin window. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow the before takeoff checklist (secure…NTSB FTW97LA288Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20 · Briggs, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the high vegetation on the side of the runway.NTSB SEA97FA178Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Clackamas, ORThe 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 NYC97LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350B · Philadelphia, PAfailure of the pilot to follow the checklist and verify the throttle was in the ON position before lift-off, which resulted in low rotor RPM and loss of control, while attempting to hover/taxi.NTSB MIA97WA220Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172K · Normans Cay, BahamasNTSB MIA97LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMF5 · Lake Buena Vist, FLfailure of maintenance personnel to follow installation procedures pertaining to the torque of the propeller retention nut, which resulted in a loose propeller retention nut, subsequent fatigue failure of the crankshaft, and loss of engine power. The lack of…NTSB MIA97LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Benson, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a swath run resulting in an in-flight collision with a cable, subsequent loss of engine power, forced landing, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of…NTSB LAX97LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Pacoima, CAThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was lowered before touchdown.NTSB LAX97FA259Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-85 · Bullhead City, AZimproper judgement of the pilot by intentionally performing low level maneuvers, and his misjudgment of a level-off over water.NTSB FTW97FA292Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Richards, MOThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and the loss of aircraft control which resulted in the aircraft exceeding its design stress limits. Factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing and the adverse weather.NTSB FTW97FA286Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDurbin Glasair R · Chama, NMflight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the low ceiling, rain, fog, and high/mountainous terrain.NTSB FTW97FA285Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T15 · Oakridge, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI97LA231Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStratton Challenger II · Bellaire, MIfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. The gusty wind condition was a related factor.NTSB CHI97LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJenkins RV-6 · Middleton, WIthe pilot was too low on final approach and hit the high vegetation.NTSB CHI97LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Halstead, KSthe pilot failed to maintain adequate clearance from the transmission wires. Factors included the malfunctioning of the wire cutter and pilot fatigue.NTSB SEA97WA180Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-28 · Nelson, CanadaNTSB MIA97LA218Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Burnsville, NCThe failure of the pilot to use the checklist to confirm that the main cabin door was closed and locked before takeoff. Also, failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point during the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the self…NTSB FTW97LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWonder RV-6 · Franktown, COthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was the uneven runway surface.NTSB FTW97LA282Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShapley Quickie Q-200 · Tahlequah, OKthe 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 CHI97LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Auburn, INan improper flare by either this pilot or the pilot of a previous flight, which resulted in a hard landing and overload damage to the right main landing gear. The pilot's continued operation with a known deficiency may have been a related factor.NTSB CHI97LA227Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKearns RV-6 · Harrisburg, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance. A factor was the marked transmission wire.NTSB CHI97LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSorrell SNS-7 · Tomahawk, WIThe pilot encountered a tailplane stall. The factors involved were the pilot conducted a low altitude flight maneuver and encountered engine torque effect.NTSB LAX97LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · San Jose, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and excessive remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertent swerve off the runway.NTSB LAX97LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150L · Quartzsite, AZThe student pilot's decision to land the airplane on a residential street, where the airplane subsequently hit a sign during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident were the student pilot becoming lost/disoriented during his cross country flight and…NTSB LAX97LA262Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Pollock Pines, CAthe passenger's failure to recognize and avoid the hazard associated with the rotating tail rotor. The operator/event organizer's lack of ground facilities or support personnel to assist/control passenger access to the helipad was a related factor.NTSB LAX97LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Sedona, AZA partial loss of engine power due to a loose rocker arm adjustment nut on the number 6 cylinder. The loose adjustment nut was due to inadequate maintenance adjustment performed by the engine manufacturer.NTSB IAD97LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Mt. Vernon, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM.NTSB FTW97LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Arthur City, TXThe pilot's failure to abort the landing. Factors were the wet, grass runway.