NTSB investigations, 1997
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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 FTW98LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Van, TXfuel starvation, resulting from restricted carburetor float travel, due to improper maintenance installation. The encounter with a power line was related factor.NTSB CHI98LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Plymouth, INthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the crosswind, soft field takeoff. Factors in this accident were the pilot not following the airplane manufacturer's recommended takeoff procedures by lowering the flaps, and the crosswind.NTSB LAX98LA038Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAdams Sonerai II · Kingman, AZThe complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the rough nature of the landing site terrain.NTSB SEA98LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Battle Ground, WAThe owner/pilot's failure to properly install the fuel selector valve after removal, subsequently leading to a false indication on the valve selector handle. This led to the pilot unintentionally closing the valve and starving the engine of fuel during the…NTSB MIA98LA033Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Sparta, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight decision and his inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors are self induced pressure, mountainous terrain, and low clouds.NTSB LAX98FA039Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Big Bear, CAVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (VMC), which led to spatial disorientation, loss of aircraft control, and an uncontrolled descent into terrain. Related factors were: the adverse weather conditions, the pilot's lack of…NTSB FTW98LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Lubbock, TXfailure of the student pilot to maintain control of the helicopter during hover out-of-ground-effect. A related factor was: the student pilot's lack of experience in flying helicopters.NTSB NYC98LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-A90 · Wheeling, WVthe failure of the pilot to maintain the minimum required airspeed while operating in icing conditions which resulted in ice accumulations and an inadvertent stall while on approach. Factors were the icing conditions and the pilot's lack of experience in the…NTSB FTW98FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Johnson City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Factors were the low ceilings, dark night light conditions, and the pilot's lack of visible horizon in the unpopulated area.NTSB CHI98LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Cameron, MOthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane in the landing flare. A factor relating to this accident was the crosswind.NTSB NYC98LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Pittstown, NJthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed during the approach, and her failure to perform a go-around.NTSB MIA98LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FLa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI98LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Willmar, MNthe pilot's improper planning/decision, his continued flight into known adverse weather, and subsequent fuel exhaustion, which resulted in loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, the…NTSB ATL98FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B100 · Madison, MSthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. A related factor was: the instrument weather conditions.NTSB LAX98LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · San Diego, CAOverload of the main gear actuator piston and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear.NTSB CHI98LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Ulysses, KSthe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, his failure to activate the pitot heat system, and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors associated with this accident were: the pilot did not obtain a preflight weather…NTSB CHI98IA035Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Blaine, MNthe fracture of the flap cable as a result of fatigue cracking.NTSB ANC98LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-T3 · Tyonek, AKAn on-ground collision with an animal (moose). Factors in the accident were night VFR conditions that restricted the pilot's visual lookout, and the lack of an airport perimeter fence.NTSB MIA98LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Parkton, NCimproper installation of an auto battery cable which led to an in-flight fire due to the chaffed cable.NTSB MIA98LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Cummings, GAthe pilot landed the airplane with a tailwind condition, too long and too fast for the runway conditions.NTSB SEA98LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Forest Grove, ORExcessive deceleration of the helicopter by the pilot-in-command, resulting in an in-flight main rotor blade strike on the helicopter's external load line and subsequent main rotor separation. Downhill terrain which led to a descending approach to the pickup…NTSB MIA98LA031Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6-6 · Elberta, ALa passenger's inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller.NTSB MIA98LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Naples, FLLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX98LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Corona, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough terrain that resulted in a nose over during the landing roll.NTSB LAX98LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Los Angeles, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control due to an inadvertent ground loop resulting from a deflated tire.NTSB LAX98LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMF-5 · Sedona, AZThe failure and separation of the propeller for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW98LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReid Capella XS · Leander, TXThe loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC98MA008Accident · 8 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Barrow, AKThe pilot's disregard for lateral fuel loading limits, his improper removal of frost prior to takeoff, and the resulting inadvertent stall/spin. Factors involved in this accident were the improper asymmetrical fuel loading which reduced lateral aircraft…NTSB SEA98LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar PA-60-700P · Portland, ORThe pilot's selection of an improper remedial action for an unanticipated yaw excursion during takeoff roll, resulting in the aircraft becoming airborne with inadequate airspeed and consequent loss of aircraft control.NTSB MIA98LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3C · Memphis, TNThe pilot-in-command's improper management of fuel resulting in a total loss of engine power on both engines during an instrument approach due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA98FA025Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportFokker F100 · Charlotte, NCImproper written instructions (job/task card) by company maintenance personnel. The procedures did not reflect the correct manufactures maintenance manual servicing procedure, and did not ensure that the proper tool (replenishing gun) was available for the…NTSB FTW98LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Broomfield, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, due to inadvertently stepping on the brake. A related factor was the pilot's excessive use of rudder for steering.NTSB FTW98FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Myton, UTThe pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane which resulted in an in-flight airframe overload failure. A related factor was the dark night.NTSB CHI98LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C90A · Chicago, ILthe driver of the vehicle failed to yield the right-of-way to an airplane taxiing in a designated airport taxiway.NTSB CHI98LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421A · Tomahawk, WIthe elevator trim tab bolt backed out, allowing the trim tab to flutter, and destroy the elevator. The factors involved were improper annual inspection by the maintenance personnel, and the inadequate aircraft preflight done by the pilot.NTSB SEA98LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Missoula, MTThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB ATL98FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Hamilton, GAVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Related factors were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's self induced pressure…NTSB LAX98LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · San Diego, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a hangar while taxiing.NTSB FTW98LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Provo, UTthe pilot's failure to properly position the fuel tank selector to a tank with adequate fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation, and a subsequent forced landing due to lack of engine power. His failure (or inability) to extent the gear for landing was a…NTSB CHI98LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Madison, WIthe flight instructor's (CFI's) inadequate supervision of the flight, and his failure to ensure that control of the airplane was maintained. Factors associated with the accident were: the CFI's improper use of flaps, and subsequent contact with the runway…NTSB SEA98LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Boise, IDThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to excessive taxispeed. Pressure perceived by the student pilot to expedite clearing the runway after landing in order to facilitate an aircraft departure was a contributing factor.NTSB IAD98LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Farmingdale, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor was the cross wind condition.NTSB MIA98LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Clarksville, FLthe pilot's improper flare and touchdown.NTSB MIA98LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Crystal River, FLThe certified flight instructors improper supervision of the rated pilot during a crosswind landing resulting in an in-flight collision with the left wing of the airplane and the runway, subsequent loss of directional control on landing rollout, and collision…NTSB LAX98GA029Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 182R · Markleeville, CAthe pilot-passenger's failure to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed to avoid collision with terrain, and the pilot-in-command's diverted attention and failure to recognize a deteriorating situation in time to effect a safe recovery.NTSB FTW98WA043Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-24-180 · Guatemala City, GuatemalaNTSB FTW98LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Ozona, TXthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA98LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Eugene, ORthe pilot's failure to refuel which subsequently led to fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA98LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's improper management of fuel resulting in a total loss of engine power on both engines due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX98WA032Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna 182 · Nayarit, Mexico