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 SEA97LA089Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportIvan Langston Hawk · Howell, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Heavy rain and gusting winds were a factor.NTSB MIA97LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Smithfield, NCa fracture in the crankshaft, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and a nose over.NTSB MIA97LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Raleigh, NCfailure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the attempted landing and go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, and proximity of trees to the runway.NTSB MIA97LA141Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportYoung Merlin GT · Fort Myers, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to use all available runway, and…NTSB MIA97IA147Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-2R7F · Miami, FLdisbonding and separation of the right inboard wing fixed trailing edge panel during cruise flight, which resulted in damage to the inboard fore flap and inboard mid flap, and a subsequent precautionary landing at the departure airport.NTSB LAX97LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Hemet, CAthe pilot's failure to adjust his traffic pattern to compensate for local atmospheric conditions.NTSB LAX97FA164Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-3S3 · Las Vegas, NVinadequate service provided by the TRACON controller, by issuing a radar vector to the Boeing 737 flight, which resulted in inadequate separation from a Beech 99 that the controller had just terminated from radar service; and failure of the controller to…NTSB FTW97LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Fluvanna, TXThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the reduction gear box. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI97LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Rantoul, ILthe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI97LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-180 · Lakeville, MNthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind.NTSB ATL97FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Athens, GApilot impairment of judgment and performance, due to alcohol; and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from obstacles, while maneuvering at low altitude at night. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB ANC97LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Delta Junction, AKfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB SEA97LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Prescott, WAfailure of the pilot to maintain terrain clearance from uneven/hilly terrain.NTSB MIA97LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FLthe flight crew's improper planning/decision, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX97LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Tucson, AZThe partial blockage of the No. 2 cylinder injection line/nozzle by a transient contaminant, which induced an excessively lean mixture in that cylinder, and the subsequent overheating of the cylinder and intake valve. The engine power loss was due to the open…NTSB IAD97LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1-A · Wilmington, OHfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a collision with trees. Related factors were: the crosswind, and lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.NTSB CHI97LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Highmore, SDa premature lift-off of the airplane by the pilot in command.NTSB ANC97LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Palmer, AKthe pilot's inadequate preflight, and a foreign object (can) that became jammed under the rudder pedal, which resulted in an inadvertent activation of the right brake.NTSB ANC97LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Nikiski, AKthe pilot's improper installation of the landing gear wheel.NTSB LAX97LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Mesa, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, and the pilot's inadvertent unlocking of the tail wheel during a wheel…NTSB LAX97LA150Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDuff MINI-500 · Lihue, Kauai, HIthe student pilot's improper use of the helicopter flight controls, which resulted in rotor contact with the tail boom and loss of control. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of total and recent training and experience in airborne control…NTSB LAX97IA161Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-500 · Rialto, CAa laser light source of undetermined origin, directed by unknown person(s) toward the cockpit window of the aircraft, while the aircraft was on an approach to land.NTSB FTW97IA160Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-300 · Colorado Spgs, COAn oil leak around the APU aft bearing seal which resulted in a fire in the APU exhaust.NTSB ANC97LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Manley, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing run. Factors relating to the accident were: frozen terrain, adverse wind condition, and proximity of a snowbank.NTSB SEA97LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Billings, MTThe flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. The crosswind conditions were a factor.NTSB NYC97LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Belmar, NJThe student pilot's improper decision to taxi off the runway into sand after the nose gear collapsed. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's improper flare.NTSB NYC97LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lincoln Park, NJthe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing, collapsed nose gear, loss of directional control, and subsequent nose over.NTSB MIA97TA139Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 204-B · Calderwood, TNThe inadequate maintenance inspection of the helicopter resulting in loss of lubrication from the main drive shaft going undetected until failure of the drive shaft.NTSB NYC97LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Butler, PAthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed on final approach; his failure to attain the proper touchdown point; and his failure to perform a go-around, while there was still sufficient airspeed and runway remaining, which resulted in an overrun and…NTSB NYC97FA076Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter MBB-BK117-B2 · New York, NYFatigue failure of the vertical fin, accelerated by the installation of blind rivets in lieu of solid rivets in the replacement of the yaw SAS mount support, which resulted in the loss of helicopter directional control and collision with the terrain (water).…NTSB FTW97TA162Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Marfa, TXthe pilot's improper touchdown, and the designated examiner's inadequate supervision. The light condition at dusk was a related factor.NTSB CHI97LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Wautoma, WIthe pilot's improper use of the throttle. Factors were a crosswind and soft terrain.NTSB CHI97LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Harrisburg, ILthe loss of engine power followed by an engine fire for reason or reasons undetermined.NTSB SEA97LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Sequim, WAThe pilot-in-command's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor was trees in the forced landing area.NTSB NYC97LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Lumberton, NJThe pilot's delay in initiating remedial action to arrest an excessive descent rate during a go-around. A crosswind condition was a contributing factor.NTSB MIA97LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Pickens, SCfailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll from a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in the airplane going off the side of the runway, down an embankment, and into brush/trees.NTSB LAX97LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHead Balloons AX8-88 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's decision to increase sink rate to avoid flying into an obstacle with insufficient altitude remaining to reduce the sink rate prior to impact with the ground.NTSB ATL97LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Huntsville, ALcorrosion and subsequent failure of the elevator trim tab, which resulted in vibration and failure of the elevator. Failure of maintenance personnel to comply with a service bulletin was a related factor.NTSB SEA97LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-65 · Plentywood, MTthe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident included: the pilot's lack of recent experience in the tailwheel aircraft, his inadequate recurrent training, and…NTSB NYC97LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Waynesboro, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB MIA97LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Hollywood, FLthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing/go-around, which led to subsequent in-flight collision with a fixed object (approach light/light bar/sign) and terrain. The student's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point…NTSB LAX97LA158Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDevendorf Glassair GL25 · Congress, AZfailure of the pilot to recover from an inverted stall/spin prior to impact with the ground. The reason for the loss of control was not determined.NTSB LAX97LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6-300 · Hilo, HIthe pilot's inadequate en route fuel consumption calculations, which led to his failure to recognize a deteriorating fuel duration versus time-to-go situation in a more timely way.NTSB FTW97LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPzl-Mielec M-18A · Sinton, TXFuel starvation resulting from the failure of the engine driven fuel pump due to an undetermined reason. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB ANC97LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Koyuk, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the winds gusts and crosswind.NTSB MIA97WA135Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationBeech A-36 · Pitts Town, BahamasNTSB LAX97LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Llano, CAthe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance from the boundry fence, during an approach to land on the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind, and…NTSB LAX97LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGordon Price Ultimate 10-300S · Yuma, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate vertical clearance from the runway, while flying inverted. Factors relating to the accident were: the light conditions at dusk, and the pilot's lack of visual ques due to the light conditions.NTSB FTW97LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · El Paso, TXthe pilot's improper plannning/decision, which resulted in loss of engine power (both engines) due to fuel exhaustion. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB CHI97LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Elk Falls, KSfracture of the fuel selector assembly which resulted in fuel starvation.