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 IAD97LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Put-In-Bay, OHPilot in command failed to maintain control of the airplane. Factors to the accident where high wind conditions with a strong crosswind component and the pilot's inadvertent failure to raise the flaps during the go around.NTSB FTW97LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to an attempted takeoff in an airplane without an elevator installed.NTSB CHI97LA159Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Sullivan, MOthe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped for flight into IMC. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his inadequate evaluation of the weather, and fog.NTSB ATL97LA082Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's mismanagement of fuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB SEA97LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Renton, WALanding gear hydraulic system power pack failure.NTSB NYC97LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Walton, NYThe pilot's improper inflight decision to establish an approach without confirming the landing area, and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the inflight collision with trees.NTSB LAX97LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 204-B · Kaneohe, HIfailure of the pilot to verify that the load was properly rigged before attempting to pick it up. The uneven (sloping) terrain was a related factor.NTSB NYC97LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion · Fredericksburg, VAThe pilot's delayed go-around which resulted in the inflight collision with trees off the departure end of the runway.NTSB LAX97LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoravan Z242L · Jean, NVThe pilot of the Beech E35, N7354, inadequate preflight planning/preparation and lack of familiarity with the aircraft which led to his attempt to taxi from a seat without brake controls.NTSB IAD97LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Poughkeepsie, NYThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing.NTSB CHI97LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · La Moure, NDa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to jettison the load. Factors involved were the exceeded weight and balance limits, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.NTSB ATL97LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Columbus, MSinadequate maintenance/inspection and subsequent corrosion of the air filter, which resulted in pieces of the air filter to block the intake to the carburetor and result in loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of maintenance…NTSB ATL97LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · N. Myrtle Beach, SCThe 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 ANC97LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAnderson Kitfox IV-1200 · Fairbanks, AKa seized crankshaft connecting rod bearing. A factor relating to the acciden was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB SEA97LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Lake Powell, UTA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA97LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Brigham City, UTfailure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing. The gusty quartering crosswind was a related factor.NTSB MIA97FA179Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Asheboro, NCfailure of the pilots in both airplanes to see and/or avoid a collision with each other.NTSB IAD97GA081Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Harrisonburg, VAThe pilot's preoccupation which led to fuel starvation of the selected tank and the subsequent forced landing.NTSB FTW97LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 60 · Pueblo, COloss of power in the right engine and failure of the right propeller to feather for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure or inability to align the airplane with the runway during the forced landing.NTSB CHI97LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKohles Kitfox III · Meadow Grove, NEfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane.NTSB CHI97LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Gregory, MIThe pilot's improper planning/decision. The tailwind and location of trees were related factors.NTSB ATL97WA079Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767-300 · Asuncion, ParaguayNTSB ANC97TA085Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna U206F · Chevak, AKThe pilot's misjudgment of the prevailing wind conditions during landing.NTSB ANC97LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKthe flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action to correct an approach for a simulated emergency landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the student pilot's excessive descent rate during the approach.NTSB SEA97LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarlick UH-1H · Addy, WAThe inflight failure of the K-FLEX engine-to-gear box drive shaft and no suitable site in which to make a forced/emergency landing. A factor was the mountainous/hilly terrain.NTSB NYC97FA103Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Elliston, VAfailure of the PIC to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation.NTSB LAX97GA198Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · San Carlos, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB CHI97LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Fort Wayne, INthe pilot did not comply with the decision height and his attention was diverted from his cockpit scan. The factors involved were the weather conditions were at landing minimums and a flight to his destination alternate was not performed.NTSB SEA97LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Rawlins, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during the initial climb after a night takeoff. Factors include a dark night and rising terrain off the departure end of the runway.NTSB MIA97FA176Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Comerio, PRthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from obstructions on rising terrain.NTSB MIA97FA175Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Avon Park, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vso) during an approach in instrument flight conditions.NTSB ANC97LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Healy, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and runway alignment. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind, and the proximity of a creek (ravine) to the runway.NTSB SEA97LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Redmond, ORthe pilot's improper decision to depart on a flight without first ensuring the aircraft held sufficient fuel to reach his destination, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the high vegetation and rocks at the location of the forced landing.NTSB NYC97WA104Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna TU-206G · Carroll Lake, CanadaNTSB NYC97LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Elkton, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the airplane veering right, and striking trees.NTSB MIA97LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-210-N · Hollywood, FLfailure of the pilot to ensure the landing gear was locked down before landing, following an electrical system failure, resulting in the left main landing gear collapsing during landing rollout. The electrical malfunction and resultant discharged battery were…NTSB IAD97FA079Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Melville, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors to this accident were night instrument meteorological conditions with low ceiling and fog.NTSB FTW97LA209Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGiertz Vmax Probe · Lake Jackson, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an approach to landing. A related factor was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model of aircraft.NTSB FTW97FA208Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Intracoastl Cty, LAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft. Factors were the failure of the pilot of N2773A to use the available traffic advisory service and the failure of the operator of N2773A to make the use of traffic advisory services a company…NTSB FTW97FA207Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCanadair F-86E MK.6 · Broomfield, COInadequate planning and decision making by the pilot in starting the aerobatic maneuver at an insufficient altitude to successfully complete the maneuver.NTSB CHI97LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Alanson, MIinadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation, due to an improper fuel tank selector position. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in his delay or inability to flare the…NTSB ANC97WA080Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna 206 · Atlin, CanadaNTSB LAX97LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStaudaucher S300D · Chandler, AZThe owner/pilot's decision to use automotive hardware, which had not been heat treated, and the practice of adding aluminum plates to the trailing edge of the aileron without rebalancing the flight controls, which resulted in the separation of the aileron at…NTSB LAX97LA197Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway 162F · Phoenix, AZthe owner/builder incorrectly installed the tail rotor drive pulley mounting scissors, overtorqued the pivot belts, did not perform the required maintenance lubrication of the pivot belts, and failed to perform adequate visual maintenance checks of these…NTSB FTW97LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Woodsboro, TXThe loss of engine power as result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the unsuitable terrain available for the pilot to execute the forced landing.NTSB CHI97LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Woodbine, IAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors were the high temperature and high vegetation.NTSB FTW97RA213Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBell UH-1H · Roque, PeruNTSB FTW97LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Santa Teresa, NMthe pilot-in-command's (PIC's) inadequate supervision of the flight by allowing the pilot-rated passenger to attempt a go-around (aborted landing) without maitaining minimum control speed (VMC), which resulted in loss of aircraft control. Factors relating to…NTSB CHI97LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chesterfield, MOthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane by overcompensating with the rudder. Factors associated with the accident were the excessive airspeed and the soft terrain.NTSB NYC97LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Preston, MDThe pilot's improper flare during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the failure of the left magneto, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.