NTSB investigations, 1997
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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 SEA97LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Arlington, WAFailure of the right-main landing gear axle after landing.NTSB NYC97LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSlingsby T65A · Bethel, PAThe pilot's improper flare. A factor in the accident was the pilot's fatigue.NTSB MIA97LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-1-26B · Eustis, FLan in-flight separation of the right wing, and subsequent impact with trees. Factors in this accident were thermal lift and turbulence in clouds.NTSB LAX97LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 · Boulder City, NVthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, his failure to obtain the current wind information, his selection of the wrong runway, and his delay in aborting landing.NTSB LAX97LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gila Bend, AZthe pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to departure, and his failure to perform sufficient en route fuel consumption calculations during the cross-country flight.NTSB IAD97LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Wadsworth, OHThe pilot's failure to retard the engine throttle to idle during the landing roll. A related factor was the diverted attention.NTSB FTW97LA263Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBronner Steen Skybolt · Brazoria, TXa fuel leak at a wobble pump fuel hose clamp, which resulted in loss of fuel and fuel exhaustion. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI97LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Springfield, ILfailure of the pilot to maintain safe altitude/clearance from the terrain. Factors relating to this accident were: the hazy weather condition, the resultant difficulty in keeping the other airplane in sight, and the pilot's diverted attention, while looking…NTSB CHI97IA212Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 · Memphis, TNthe spoiler cable was misrouted by unknown maintenance personnel.NTSB CHI97FA208Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Gary, INthe pilot's not obtaining/maintaining airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB ANC97LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKwater contamination of the fuel supply. Soft, unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing were factors.NTSB SEA97LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Naches, WAinadequate preflight by the pilot, and subsequent fuel exhaustion, which led to a forced landing and subsequent nose over of the aircraft. Related factors were: the FBO did not refuel the aircraft as requested, and soft terrain was encountered during the…NTSB FTW97FA262Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRyan Navion B · Garfield, COfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during a turn to reverse direction, which resulted in a stall and collision with a pole and a building. High density altiitude was a related factor.NTSB ANC97LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing D75N1 · Eagle, AKThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision making during an aborted landing.NTSB NYC97LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Springfield, KYthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed, and his delay in aborting the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing, and proximity of the fence to the runway.NTSB MIA97WA214Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna 402C · Gt. Harbour Cay, BahamasNTSB MIA97LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · New Albany, MSa forced landing due to an undetermined complete loss of engine power, and subsequent impact with tress.NTSB FTW97LA278Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWatts RAF 2000 Gyroplane · Conroe, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was his premature liftoff at low airspeed.NTSB FTW97IA261Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-223 · Dickinson, NDan encounter with unforecast convection induced turbulence (CIT). Related factors were: the flight crew's improper evaluation of the weather, and an inaccurate preflight weather briefing by company weather personnel.NTSB CHI97LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235A · O'Neil, NEfuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's improper planning/decision and inadequate fuel consumption calculations. Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of an operable fuel indication system, and the high winds.NTSB ATL97LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · Murfreesboro, TNThe failure of the aircraft braking system due to low brake pressure resulting from the undetermined loss of brake fluid from the brake reservoir.NTSB SEA97LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYoung Turbo Cruiser · Milford, UTLoss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Factors include the pilot's fuel consumption calculations based upon insufficient or erroneous information provided by the amateur-built airplane's builder and previous owner, and terrain conditions not suitable…NTSB LAX97LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Susanville, CAthe pilot's inadvertent encounter with unfavorable weather conditions during the landing, and his failure to maintain runway alignment. The sudden onset of crosswind gusts beyond the capability of the aircraft was a related factor.NTSB FTW97LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Sonora, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing roll. A factor was gusty wind conditions.NTSB CHI97IA205Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B-727-200 · Indianapolis, INthe improper installation of the incorrect spherical bearing by the company's maintenance personnel. A factor was the improper plating of the trunnion with chromium by the landing gear overhaul facility.NTSB SEA97LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Biddle, MTThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor contributing to the accident was the tailwind condition on takeoff.NTSB NYC97LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Hayfield Twnshp, PAThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff from unsuitable terrain and failure to maintain airspeed. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB NYC97FA139Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Jones Beach, NYVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain (water). Related factors were: the adverse weather…NTSB MIA97LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Altha, FLthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB MIA97LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Clewiston, FLa forced landing as a result of an undetermined loss of engine power and subsequent impact with a railroad switching unit and nose over.NTSB FTW97LA258Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500-B · Dallas, TXThe pilot-in-command's failure to follow emergency procedures to reduce drag and maintain best climb airspeed. Factors were the partial loss of engine power due to the cracks in the #1 and #4 cylinders as the result of an unapproved modification of their…NTSB ANC97LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear terrain. Factors were exceeding the airplane's maximum allowable gross weight, and downdrafts and turbulence associated with wind flowing across a mountain ridge.NTSB LAX97LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Chico, CAfailure of the student pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around. Trees at the departure end of the runway were a related factor.NTSB LAX97LA237Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Joshua Tree, CAfailure of the pilot to adequately judge the wind direction and to select the correct runway, which resulted in a downwind landing; and his failure to go around, while there was sufficient runway remaining. The tailwind, fence, and ditch were related factors.NTSB LAX97LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Barstow, CAThe student pilot's inability to attain directional control of the aircraft due to an improperly adjusted parking brake spring.NTSB LAX97GA235Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell BHT-206L-1 · Highland, CALoss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Also causal was the ingestion of entrapped air that occurred during an abrupt maneuver and fuel-borne contamination that caused the fuel system check valves to leak, resulted in a lower than expected fuel level…NTSB FTW97LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Huntsville, TXInadvertent stall due to the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and a proper descent rate. A factor was the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.NTSB CHI97LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Donnelly, MNundetermined event resulting in the broken connecting rod and cylinder.NTSB CHI97LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-17 · Cadillac, MIthe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around and the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.NTSB ANC97TA098Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna U206G · Platinum, AKThe pilot's misjudgment of the proper touchdown point. A factor associated with the accident was a tailwind.NTSB SEA97LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Jackson, WYThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Gusting wind conditions was a factor.NTSB SEA97LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Jackson, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Hypoxia and hypoglycemia were physical impairment factors.NTSB NYC97LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar-Raven S-60-A · Clyde, OHAn abrupt touchdown to avoid power lines which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly brief the passengers for the landing.NTSB NYC97LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Wildwood, NJThe pilot's inadequate use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing.NTSB NYC97LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Medford, NJAn inflight engine fire of undetermined origin.NTSB IAD97LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Pedrictown, NJThe pilot's improper flare.NTSB FTW97FA255Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-247 · Albuquerque, NMThe inadequate inspection of the right main landing gear forward trunnion bearing support fitting. Factors were the failure of the right main landing gear forward trunnion bearing support fitting and the subsequent right main landing gear failure.NTSB CHI97TA198Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 182R · Peoria, ILthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat and the carburetor icing conditions which existed at the time of the accident. Factors were the ditch and poles which the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI97LA197Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Middleville, MIfuel contamination, due to improper servicing of the aircraft; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The pilot's failure to ensure a proper…NTSB CHI97FA196Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · White Bear, MNpilot incapacitation due to a stroke.