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 ANC97LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Iliamna, AKfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB SEA97LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · North Bend, ORThe pilot's failure to perform the proper remedial action of applying carburetor heat/alternate induction air after impact ice accumulated on his aircraft's induction air filter. Factors include intentional flight into known adverse weather (icing…NTSB SEA97IA071Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-8-71F · Portland, ORimproper installation of four attach bolts on the elevator drive torque tube.NTSB CHI97LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AG5B · Greencastle, INThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB MIA97LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1B · Labelle, FLCompany maintenance personnel's failure to properly evaluate a main rotor system problem resulting in main rotor straps with multiple laminates separated due to fatigue cracking being allowed to continue in service until failure and separation of a main rotor…NTSB LAX97LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Winters, CAthe failure of the engine cylinder head assembly due to operational fatigue.NTSB LAX97LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)A loss of engine power due to a deteriorated compressor air seal, which resulted from inadequate maintenance inspection of the helicopter to detect corrosion in the compressor case while being operated in a marine environment.NTSB CHI97LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Marquette, MImultiple oil leaks in the engine lubrication system. Factors were the disconnected wet vacuum pump line and the oil exhaustion.NTSB ATL97LA048Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBill Parson Parson 2+2 · Bunnell, FLThe owner/pilot mechanic's improper bending of the front flight control stick that resulted in an fatigue failure, and the subsequent loss of flight control.NTSB LAX97LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Oakland, CAthe student pilot's failure to completely reduce the throttle after landing, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment.NTSB IAD97LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Weirs Cave, VAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and inaccurate fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Darkness and high vegetation in the forced landing area were related factors.NTSB FTW97LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Cleveland, OKThe pilot/mechanic's improper installation of the spark plug, resulting in its separation from the engine. A factor was the unsuitable terrain available in the runway's overrun area.NTSB FTW97IA119Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-2K5 · Dfw Airport, TXfailure of the outer bearing for undetermined reason(s).NTSB LAX97LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Marina, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight inspection and his inaccurate fuel consumption calculations.NTSB IAD97LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-233A · Woodbine, MDThe pilot misjudged his altitude during approach.NTSB CHI97LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCB · Two Harbors, MNfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, and the snowbank.NTSB ATL97LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Madison, MSfailure of the pilot to follow the landing checklist, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB ANC97LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337T · Fairbanks, AKa leaking landing gear actuator seal, which resulted in an inability of the landing gear to lock in the down position. Failure of the emergency gear extension handle was a related factor.NTSB ANC97LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Willow, AKThe pilot's excessive speed while taxiing. A factor in the accident was flat light conditions.NTSB SEA97FA070Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Boise, IDthe accumulation of airframe ice on the aircraft, and the pilot's delayed remedial action after intentionally flying into forecast adverse weather conditions. The adverse weather (icing) conditions were related factors.NTSB DCA97WA033Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna Citation 500 · Medellin, Central African RepublicNTSB DCA97WA032Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBritten-Norman BN2A-26 · Paseo Las Palma, Costa RicaNTSB CHI97LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Mosinee, WIThe formation of carburetor ice and the instructor pilot's failure to recognize conditions leading to carburetor icing and to take appropriate preventative action. Factors relating to this accident were the late application of carburetor heat, the icing…NTSB ATL97LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConvair 240-27 · Hampton, GAa partial loss of power on one engine for undetermined reason(s), and the pilot's failure to follow aircraft emergency procedures. A factor was inadequate transition/upgrade training.NTSB ANC97FA031Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBuesing SX-300 · Sitka, AKthe pilot's failure to properly evaluate the presence of icing conditions, and his failure to comply with procedures to use alternate engine air in icing conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: icing (weather) conditions, the pilot's improper…NTSB NYC97FA057Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E-18S · Mabie, WVThe pilot's disregard of the preflight weather briefing for severe weather along his route of flight, and his departure into the known and forecasted severe weather. A factor in the accident was the inadequate FAA oversight of the operator, which fostered an…NTSB MIA97FA095Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Meridianville, ALthe pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane. The winds were a factor.NTSB IAD97FA052Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Cleveland, OHThe pilot in command did not maintain control while utilizing the full auto-land system. Factors to this accident were a contaminated runway, a crosswind, and inadequate guidance provided in the aircraft manual.NTSB FTW97LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion A · Hudson, COA total power loss due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane and its fuel system. Factors include: the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, the improper fuel tank selector position that would not…NTSB FTW97LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Newkirk, OKThe partial loss of engine power due to failure of the blower (integral supercharger). A factor was the power line over which the pilot had to maneuver during the forced landing which resulted in insufficient airspeed to flare the airplane.NTSB CHI97LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Monroe, MIthe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors included the inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, the crosswind, and gusts.NTSB NYC97LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-355F · Washington, PAThe malfunction of a cyclic servo which resulted in a cyclic hard over at a hover.NTSB ATL97LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fernandina Bch, FLinadequate visual lookout by the student pilot, which resulted in a collision with a parked trailer, while his attention was diverted. The proximity of the trailer was a related factor.NTSB ATL97LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Aikens, SCexcessive wear of the fuel metering unit/shaft, which resulted in a fuel leak and premature exhaustion of the fuel supply.NTSB MIA97LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Huntsville, ALTotal loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA97LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Tampa, FLthe pilot's excessive taxispeed.NTSB MIA97LA093Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E35 · Nashville, GAa stuck (jammed) fuel selector valve, due to corrosion from a fuel drain spring, which resulted in fuel starvation, loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with trees. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's inadequate…NTSB FTW97LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Jamaica Beach, TXThe pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control due to the loss of visual cues to detect his height above the water. Factors were the low ceilings and fog, and the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB FTW97LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Thibodaux, LAThe failure of maintenance personnel to comply with an airworthiness directive which specified the correct type of oil quick drain valve for this airplane, the installation of an incorrect oil quick drain valve by maintenance personnel, and the subsequent…NTSB FTW97IA120Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA227-AC · Abilene, TXThe flightcrew's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the tailwind and a partial nosewheel steering failure.NTSB SEA97FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Salt Lake City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on the ILS approach, resulting in a stall. Factors included: low visibility; the pilot's selection of the improper DME for the approach; his resulting failure to attain the proper descent profile for the…NTSB MIA97WA092Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationCessna 402A · Caracas, VenezuelaNTSB LAX97LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Alpine, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by an obstruction in the fuel vapor return system. An additional causal finding is the failure of maintenance personnel to properly troubleshoot a discrepancy with the fuel system.NTSB LAX97LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Morristown, AZfailure of the crankshaft due to improper inspection/overhaul procedures.NTSB FTW97TA115Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Laredo, TXthe pilot allowed the airplane to get into an excessive rate of descent, during approach for an off-airport landing.NTSB DCA97IA030Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727F · Atlanta, GAA jammed elevator resulting from a backed-off elevator trim tab nut.NTSB NYC97LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Pittstown, NJthe pilot's placing the fuel selector in the improper position causing fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. The loss of engine power resulted in a forced landing on the runway during an aborted landing.NTSB MIA97LA091Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHackett Windex 1200C · Wauchula, FLfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB FTW97IA112Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-2S7 · Denver, COthe pilot-in-command's failure to comply with company procedures/directives to not taxi the aircraft beneath the bridge/overpass, and his misjudgment of clearance between the vertical stabilizer and the bridge/overpass.NTSB CHI97LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-2Q8 · Chicago, ILClear air turbulence.