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NTSB investigations, 1997, MI

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
    AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MI' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CHI98LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Troy, MIloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors associated with the accident were: the lack of a suitable forced landing site, and the embankment (dirt bank), which the airplane contacted.Dec 27, 1997 · N512WM · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Hillsdale, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain. Contributing were icy conditions on the runway and a snowbank.Dec 14, 1997 · N23239 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Vicksburg, MIthe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A factor was the uneven runway at the grass airstrip.Dec 2, 1997 · N6295Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer FGS-233 · Ionia, MIthe pilot misjudged the landing approach which resulted in his failure to attain a proper touchdown point. A factor was the trees.Oct 12, 1997 · N5762S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Charlotte, MIimproper positioning of the fuel selector by the second pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation; inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command; and failure of the flight crew to follow the published emergency procedures for loss of engine power.Oct 9, 1997 · N54738 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMikowski Challenger II S · Lake City, MIthe improper oil to gas mixture in the fuel during refueling and the pilot did not follow the written instructions from the kit manufacturer. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot could not maintain directional control and the low altitude.Oct 1, 1997 · N19006 · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA304Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Brooklyn, MIfailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the transmission wires (inadequate visual lookout, and failing to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance from the obstruction).Sep 27, 1997 · N1269K · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUniversal D-16 · Howell, MIthe emergency landing gear extension system being impeded by flap extension. Factors contributing to this accident are the instructor pilot's intentional feathering of the airplane's left propeller, the instructor pilot's lack of familiarity with the…Sep 25, 1997 · N110N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97FA300Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech T34B · Fremont, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Also causal was the pilot's ostentatious display.Sep 25, 1997 · N777SU · DestroyedNTSB CHI97FA308Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · St. Ignaces, MIThe noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to depart in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain.Sep 14, 1997 · N9399W · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grant, MIthe pilot's fixation on the end of the runway, his failure to place the airplane in an attitude to land (flare) which resulted in a hard landing, and the pilot's failure to recover from the subsequent bounced landing.Sep 7, 1997 · N6391R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97FA283Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Crump, MIContinued flight by the non-instrument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and her failure to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation. Related factors were the low ceiling, and the pilot's lack of instrument…Sep 7, 1997 · N34142 · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA284Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American-Aero Classics P-51D · Monroe, MIthe pilot operating the airplane with a known coolant leak, coolant exhaustion, overheating of the engine, and subsequent failure of a connecting rod, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to see the powerline. The…Sep 6, 1997 · N6345T · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Romeo, MIthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, and the crop (corn) in the emergency landing area.Aug 31, 1997 · N60200 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Flushing, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's runway selection, and the hangar.Aug 28, 1997 · N3065M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · South Haven, MIfailure of a connecting rod in the engine assembly, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: lack of a recommended engine overhaul, and the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.Aug 26, 1997 · N21639 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Coopersville, MIthe pilot inadequate fuel system management which led to a fuel starvation.Aug 23, 1997 · N178RA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Belleville, MIthe pilot's improper planning/decision by failing to assure that the airplane was either tied down or chocked prior to pulling the propeller through, which started the engine with no one at the controls.Aug 21, 1997 · N4630D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Eagle, MIthe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, his decision to switch fuel tanks too late, and fuel starvation.Aug 2, 1997 · N8237R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA234Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRutan Defiant · Alma, MIthe pilot did not perform an adequate preflight check and he did not perform the takeoff checklist. Factors included the pilot's inadequate design of the safety latch and the canopy inadvertently deploying.Aug 2, 1997 · N20SR · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA233Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAlbrecht SEA REY · Brighton, MILoss of engine power due to a failed exhaust valve oil seal, and fouled spark plugs.Jul 30, 1997 · N7475Q · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA231Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStratton Challenger II · Bellaire, MIfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. The gusty wind condition was a related factor.Jul 28, 1997 · N44LS · DestroyedNTSB 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.Jul 7, 1997 · N4594H · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Jul 6, 1997 · N183DP · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Mackinac Island, MIthe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Turbulence on short final was a related factor.Jul 5, 1997 · N56676 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA194Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Karlin, MIthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his inadequate visual lookout while buzzing, which resulted in failure to see-and-avoid the top (ground/static) wires of an electrical power line.Jul 5, 1997 · N2416D · DestroyedNTSB CHI97IA195Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-30 · Flint, MIAn electrical short in the wiring of the left wingtip oscillating position light auto transformer and a failure of the system circuit breaker.Jul 5, 1997 · N963N · Minor damageNTSB CHI97LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDietrich Nieuport 12 · Byron, MIThe owner/pilot mechanic's inadequate inspection of the aircraft which led to contamination (other than water) of the fuel filter.Jun 29, 1997 · N169RD · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Fowlerville, MIfailure of the pilot to either attain proper touchdown point for landing or go around while he had sufficient airspeed and runway remaining.Jun 28, 1997 · N55121 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHulliberger Starduster II · Berrien Springs, MIthe failure of the landing gear axle due to fatigue.Jun 27, 1997 · N939H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97FA188Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Canton, MIA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from a binding throttle/power lever cable. Also causal was the improper maintenance, installation of the throttle arm. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.Jun 26, 1997 · N7031Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97FA187Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Lenox Township, MIThe pilot's failure to follow the procedures and directives as listed on the placard in the aircraft resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent engine failure.Jun 25, 1997 · N4882Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Grosse Ile, MIthe instructor pilot's inadequate planning/decision, resulting in an inadvertent stall situation.Jun 22, 1997 · N4491R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Ypsilanti, MIthe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Factors relating to this accident were: the icing (weather) condition and sign(s) in the emergency landing area.Jun 19, 1997 · N5738G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA171Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoe-Wayne Mustang II · Portage, MIinadequate fuel system design by the owner/builder, which led to fuel starvation as the airplane was on a 'flat' approach to land. The pilot's inadequate flight planning was a factor, in that he did not fly the traffic pattern of this first test flight, in a…Jun 18, 1997 · N11WJ · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Gregory, MIThe pilot's improper planning/decision. The tailwind and location of trees were related factors.Jun 4, 1997 · N5253X · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Jun 1, 1997 · N5739Z · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Houghton, MIthe pilot's improper starting procedures and failure to set the parking brakes.May 25, 1997 · N8872J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Flushing, MIwas the pilot not maintaining sufficient altitude to clear obstructions. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot was inattentive to the airplane's altitude.May 20, 1997 · N8811Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Flushing, MIthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed on final approach, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing, and his delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, and the proximity of…May 18, 1997 · N625EE · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Rogers City, MIthe disconnection of the tailwheel spring which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane.May 7, 1997 · N4056Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97FA116Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Holland, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent impact with trees and then a residence. A related factor was turbulence.Apr 26, 1997 · N3126Z · DestroyedNTSB CHI97FAMS2Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Grand Haven, MIundetermined.Apr 21, 1997 · N242BS · DestroyedNTSB CHI97FA083Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-87 · Detroit, MIthe captains failure to have the airplane deiced prior to takeoff which resulted in ice ingestion into both engines. Factors associated with the accident were the icing weather conditions, wing ice, an inadequate detection of the ice during the preflight, and…Mar 14, 1997 · N753RA · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Mar 11, 1997 · N171AS · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Mar 6, 1997 · N8782V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97IA073Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-8-102 · Romulus, MIa fractured fusion weld in the piston of the roll spoiler servoactuator, which allowed the plug at the base of the piston to separate and jam the piston. A factor relating to the incident was: the inadequate design of the airplane's roll spoiler servoactuator…Feb 20, 1997 · N828MA · No damageNTSB CHI97LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Dowagiac, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the snowbank.Feb 1, 1997 · N4655X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Gaylord, MIthe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors associated with the accident were: the gusty, crosswind condition, the pilot's failure to perform a go-around, and the…Jan 21, 1997 · N3128F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97FA056Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Highland, MIin-flight breakup of the airplane for undetermined reason(s).Jan 21, 1997 · N29WW · Destroyed