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NTSB investigations, 1997, TX

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

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NTSB FTW98LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Dfw Airport, TXfailure of the pilot in the 2nd airplane (N4980V) to see-and-avoid the standing airplane (N2069C). Related factors were: darkness, and inadequate (vague) instructions issued by the UPS ramp controller.Dec 30, 1997 · N4980V · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB FTW98LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Fort Worth, TXthe pilot's improper planning/decision, by allowing the airplane to get in a situation, where he could not compensate for wind conditions. A related factor was the gusty crosswind.Dec 28, 1997 · N121KS · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUnknown Quicksilver GT-500 · San Antonio, TXthe kitplane builder's improper installation of the bolts attaching the left leading edge wing strut fitting to the leading edge spar, which resulted in the eventual failure of the fitting and the ensuing loss of control. Related factors were: the…Dec 21, 1997 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Mckinney, TXThe pilot's inadequate in-flight/planning decision which resulted in continued flight until fuel exhaustion. Related factors were incorrect fuel gauge readings and trees.Dec 16, 1997 · N1371E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175A · Houston, TXThe total loss of engine power resulting from detonation and the ensuing failure of the engine piston and connecting rod components. Factors were: the instructor's decision to take off with a known deficiency (magneto drop over limit), the flight instructor's…Dec 13, 1997 · N6846E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lubbock, TXThe inadequate maintenance of the landing gear assembly by maintenance personnel resulting in a partial gear extension, and the pilot's misjudgment of a proper touchdown point to intentionally shut down the engine resulting in the airplane landing short of…Dec 1, 1997 · N6661P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mesquite, TXthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.Nov 24, 1997 · N80831 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98FA056Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Royse City, TXThe pilot's impairment due to drugs, and his ensuing failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in a stall/spin. A factors was the loss of power to both engines due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of…Nov 24, 1997 · N6835Q · DestroyedNTSB FTW98LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Midlothian, TXfatigue failure of the #2 cylinder fuel injection line in an area where the line was previously damaged, which resulted in an in-flight engine compartment fire and a forced landing. Related factors were: the previous damage of the fuel injector line, and the…Nov 23, 1997 · N21433 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98TA052Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 310J · Beaumont, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control for undetermined reasons. A factor may have been an encounter with wake turbulence.Nov 19, 1997 · N156SD · DestroyedNTSB FTW98LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Tomball, TXThe total loss of engine power resulting from the loss of oil and resultant seizure of a cylinder due to inadequate maintenance by maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the low ceiling.Nov 19, 1997 · N88WC · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Nov 17, 1997 · N202EX · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Nov 15, 1997 · N26026 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Nov 14, 1997 · N20MF · DestroyedNTSB 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.Nov 8, 1997 · N89FW · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Nov 3, 1997 · N1360W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Galveston, TXinadequate maintenance and/or preflight inspection of the airplane, and subsequent blockage of the fuel filters, which led to fuel starvation, partial loss of engine power in both engines, and a forced landing. A related factor was the lack of suitable…Nov 1, 1997 · N40201 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · San Antonio, TXinadequate service provided by the ground controller, by clearing the Boeing 727 to taxi after the Cessna 150 was cleared to taxi behind the 727, which led to a wake turbulence (jet exhaust) encounter and damage to the Cessna 150.Oct 29, 1997 · N9182U · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-6 · Lexington, TXthe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor relating to the accident was: the uneven terrain (with swales) at the edge of the landing area.Oct 28, 1997 · N19TX · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Boerne, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise; his lack of total experience in the…Oct 25, 1997 · N2971X · DestroyedNTSB FTW98FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Cee Vee, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during an aerial application flight.Oct 22, 1997 · N46278 · DestroyedNTSB FTW98LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Thompsons, TXThe loss of engine power resulting from a disconnected carburetor float due to improper maintenance. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Oct 19, 1997 · N10DG · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Stratford, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath with the airplane resulting in the airplane not touching down at the proper touchdown point on the runway. A factor was the unfavorable winds.Oct 19, 1997 · N42AM · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Tyler, TXThe failure of the of pilot of the departing Cessna to follow standard departure procedures and his disorientation while navigating to locate a highway. A factor was the failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout.Oct 19, 1997 · N3916J · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB FTW98LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · College Station, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around. Factors were :the pilot's premature retraction of the flaps, his lack of total experience in the airplane, the dark night illumination, pilot fatigue, and pressure induced by the passengers to…Oct 19, 1997 · N7433V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Morton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.Oct 14, 1997 · N731GY · DestroyedNTSB FTW98LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G18S · Crosbyton, TXInadequate maintenance which resulted in diminished carburetor heat effectiveness due to missing alternate air doors. Contributing were conducive carburetor icing weather conditions, low ceilings during the emergency descent, and the lack of suitable terrain…Oct 6, 1997 · N9312Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Harvard MK IV · Midland, TXthe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to maintain clearance from each other. A factor was their failure to follow procedures/directives.Oct 4, 1997 · N13595 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob 103 · Caddo Mills, TXthe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty wind condition.Oct 3, 1997 · N921G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Plains, TXThe pilot's improper decision to initiate takeoff with a vehicle on the runway.Oct 3, 1997 · N602GB · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A152 · Rockwall, TXThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and her failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing. Factors were the wind gust and the turbulence.Oct 2, 1997 · N4957A · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA366Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Huntsville, TXfailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the helicopter during a flare to landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the student pilot's misinterpretation of the wind direction, his selection of the wrong runway, and the resultant…Sep 27, 1997 · N8316W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA364Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B2 · Anahuac, TXthe pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter after encountering a dynamic rollover due to entanglement of the external load cable with the left landing gear skid.Sep 25, 1997 · N59396 · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA361Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-L4 · Hurst, TXThe improper touchdown by the commercial pilot receiving instruction. A factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.Sep 23, 1997 · N9264G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA353Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerotek Pitts S-2A · San Marcos, TXThe pilot's loss of control while performing aerobatics resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the lack of altitude available for recovery.Sep 20, 1997 · N73EW · DestroyedNTSB FTW97GA350Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBell OH-58A · Newark, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.Sep 17, 1997 · N149SD · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA343Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Hillsboro, TXFuel contamination from an undetermined source. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Sep 10, 1997 · N84PG · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA342Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Sulphur Springs, TXthe pilot's delayed extension of the landing gear.Sep 9, 1997 · N9453S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA359Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShutt Marquart MA-5 · Pecos, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during a forced landing following a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for an undetermined reason. Factors were the gusty winds and rough/uneven terrain.Sep 7, 1997 · N82ND · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Zavalla, TXthe pilot's improper planning/decision, becoming lost/disoriented during the flight, and selection of unsuitable terrain for an emergency/precautionary landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the hazy weather condition, and rough terrain in the…Sep 1, 1997 · N89268 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA336Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Muleshoe, TXfailure of the pilot to see the standpipe in time to avoid an accident (inadequate visual lookout), and his failure to maintain clearance with electrical wires, while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.Aug 30, 1997 · N9807 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Pineland, TXfailure of the right main wheel brake, during the landing roll. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure (or inability) to maintain directional control of the airplane, after loss of right braking action.Aug 27, 1997 · N9197F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFingerhut Revolution Mini 500 · Huffman, TXThe disengagement of the helicopter's collective control tube due to improper installation by the builder. Factors were the lack of sufficient information provided by the kit manufacturer and the pilot's inability to cushion the landing.Aug 27, 1997 · N570F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Sudan, TXThe loss of engine power due to the failure of a compressor turbine blade. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Aug 25, 1997 · N3654G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA327Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Terrell, TXthe student pilot's premature flare for landing from an autorotation, and the ensuing loss of rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor relating to the accident was: partial loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).Aug 24, 1997 · N8057Z · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97FA313Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B24R · Albany, TXThe flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff/initial climb. A factor was the flight instructor's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.Aug 19, 1997 · N2521W · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA316Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Caldwell, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted from a leaking fuel cap. Factors were the dark night conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Aug 18, 1997 · N6667P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Vernon, TXfailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from an irrigation pipe. Factors relating to the accident were: the poor light condition at dusk, the object (vertical piece of irragation pipe), loss of engine power from foreign object damage, and the lack of…Aug 17, 1997 · N2316X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97FA256Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-65-A90 · Alice, TXloss of control due to the pilot's improper in-flight decision. A factor was the improper installation of the secondary low pitch stop system by the mechanic.Aug 12, 1997 · N41VC · DestroyedNTSB FTW97FA302Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Alpine, TXThe pilot's performance of aerobatics at low altitude and his failure to maintain aircraft control.Aug 8, 1997 · N44T · Destroyed