# NTSB investigations: NONE, 1996

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB MIA97LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA046.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Mulberry, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N48052 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to check that the spoiler handle was locked in the retracted position prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW97LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA068.md): Raven S-60A · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N4396K · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to follow recommended procedures to properly brace for a high wind landing. A factor was the windshear.
- [NTSB SEA97LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA038.md): Beech BE-77 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1996 · N6043M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other. A factor contributing to the accident was the Cessna's pilot diverted attention.
- [NTSB FTW97LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA054.md): Let L23 · Bryan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1996 · N290SB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged his distance and altitude during the landing approach. Factors relating to the accident were: the high obstructions (power lines), and subsequent tailwind during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA022.md): Galaxy AX8 · Columbia, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1996 · N5347S · No damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the ditch, which was encountered during the landing; and high vegetation, which covered the ditch making it not visible to the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA028.md): Leibert BD-5B · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1996 · N169DS · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb, due to an undetermined cooling system malfunction. A related factor was: soft terrain in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB ATL97LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA013.md): Let L-13 · Benton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1996 · N15CB · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flight crew to maintain altitude/clearance above runway obstacles, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. Factors relating to the accident were sunglare on the canopy, and the proximity of obstacles (trees) to the runway.
- [NTSB LAX97LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA024.md): Schweizer 2-33-A · Los Alamitos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1996 · N65844 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly handle the glider, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB FTW97LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA023.md): Aerostar RX 8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N3581D · No damage
  > A sudden increase in wind velocity.
- [NTSB IAD97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA004.md): Wsk Pzl Krosno KR-03A · Kutztown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · N288S · Substantial damage
  > the glider pilot's improper decision to takeoff despite the presence of a glider winch cable lying on the runway area, which led to the glider snagging the winch cable during the takeoff roll and a subsequent forced landing. A related factor was: the airport…
- [NTSB FTW97LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA011.md): Avian Balloon Skyhawk · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N47AV · No damage
  > The ground crew member's failure keep clear from the gondola during take off. A factor was the pilot's failure to insure crew coordination during take off.
- [NTSB FTW97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA004.md): PZL-Bielsko SZD-59 · Sterling, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1996 · N597R · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control when the pilot exceeded the velocity of stall while in a turn.
- [NTSB LAX96FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA344.md): Thunder and Colt Colt 240A · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1996 · N434TC · Minor damage
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs which led to his misjudgment of his descent rate during landing. Contributing factors were: his failure to activate the deflation device (rip line) and turn off the pilot lights, improper use of…
- [NTSB NYC97LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA084.md): Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS-S · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1996 · N9775 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the speed brakes while being towed for takeoff. Subsequently, the glider pilot lost sight of the tow airplane due to excessive altitude, released the tow rope, and performed an off airport landing during which the glider…
- [NTSB CHI96LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA349.md): Avian Balloon Magnum IX · Stilwell, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N2006W · No damage
  > the pilot's not maintaining adequate clearance from a tree, and his allowing an abrupt touchdown. Factors relating to the accident were: dusk and the proximity of tree(s).
- [NTSB LAX96LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA343.md): Aero Commander 690 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1996 · N840DC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual outlook by both pilots while in the vicinity of the airport. A factor was that each aircraft was on a different frequency at the time.
- [NTSB LAX96LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA330.md): Burkhart Grob G102 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1996 · N3950B · Substantial damage
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot concerning a low altitude release to return to the airport after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure that the yaw indicator string movement was free,…
- [NTSB IAD96LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA142.md): Schweizer SGS-1-26E · Elmira, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1996 · N1142S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed during the landing approach, resulting in a stall/spin and subsequent encounter with an embankment.
- [NTSB NYC96LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA172.md): Pzl-Bielsko SZD-59 · Franconia, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N591SZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance which resulted in the collision with trees short of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW96LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA361.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N7414U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. The variable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA279.md): Schleicher ASK-13 · Thompsonville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N11EK · Substantial damage
  > an evasive maneuver necessitated by the tow plane's aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW96LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA330.md): Schleicher KA6-CR · Forrest City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1996 · N445M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the dust restricting his visibility and the uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL96LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA113.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N9167T · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing, and the flight instructor's failure to properly supervise the flight.
- [NTSB SEA96LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA147.md): Schleicher ASW-19 · Salem, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N19KH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during an off-airport landing. Factors relating to the accident were: loss of thermal lift, high obstructions (transmission wires) near the edge of the field that the pilot chose to land, and a bale of…
- [NTSB NYC96LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA140.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Marston Mills, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N603MX · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the glider while being towed during takeoff, which resulted in a pitch oscillation, failure of the tow cable, loss of airspeed, an inadvertent stall/spin, and an uncontrolled collision with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW96LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA303.md): Raven Ralley RX7 · Gunnison, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N4014K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. A factor was the high wind.
- [NTSB FTW96LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA292.md): Raven S55A · Gunnison, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N4273Y · No damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision. The weather condition (sudden high wind) was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA279.md): Prevatt RV-6 · Boulder, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1996 · N194JP · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Poor judgment by the pilot of the RV-6, N194JP, in that he traversed an uncontrolled airport at traffic pattern altitude, failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other, and an inadvertent airplane stall encountered by the pilot of the…
- [NTSB CHI96TA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96TA260.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33AK · Mattoon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1996 · N65809 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the glider. Factors were the runway sign and the failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout.
- [NTSB FTW96LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA242.md): Aerostar S-60A · San Angelo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1996 · N63286 · Minor damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain altitude or clearance from a tree, during an approach to land in a field.
- [NTSB ATL96LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA089.md): Schweizer SGS233A · Franklinton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1996 · N1197S · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the instructor pilot to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX96LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA218.md): Schweizer 1-24 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N91888 · Substantial damage
  > the glider pilot's decision to land on the grass covered infield instead of the alternate runway, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of the spoilers and brakes.
- [NTSB NYC96LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA111.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Bloomingburg, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1996 · N65847 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall spin and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI96LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA165.md): AS+ AC 4 · Hartford, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N29HS · Substantial damage
  > lack of airspeed control by the pilot, while maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW96LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA212.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Ft. Lupton, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1996 · N2577G · No damage
  > the pasenger's failure to follow the instructions given by the pilot during a briefing.
- [NTSB IAD96LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA083.md): Lithuanian Factory of LAK-12 · Woodbine, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N112LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly with inadequate research of forecast weather.
- [NTSB FTW96LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA201.md): Schweizer SGS-233A · Odessa, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1996 · N7773S · No damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain the required airspeed resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the lack of thermal lift.
- [NTSB ANC96LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA060.md): Piper PA-18 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1996 · N1930A · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to a kinked fuel supply line from the left main tank, and the pilot's improper rebuild/remanufacture of the airplane. A smaller than standard fuel line from the fuel strainer to the carburetor, a smaller than standard fuel cap vent, and a…
- [NTSB LAX96LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA160.md): Schweizer SGS1-34 · Inyokern, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1996 · N7623 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged altitude while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were: the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and the lack of available thermal lift over the rapidly rising rough terrain.
- [NTSB ATL96LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA072.md): Cessna 140 · Elkin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1996 · N89297 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB FTW96FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA156.md): Thunder and Colt 180A · Hartsel, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1996 · N767TC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to make a landing. The rocky terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA144.md): Eiriavion PIK 20D · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N4HT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to take a longer than necessary route back to the airport during a period of marginal lift.
- [NTSB LAX96LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA135.md): Burkhart Grob G102 · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1996 · N851BG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude from the airport, which resulted in an off-airport forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA140.md): Aerostar Raven S49A · Vidalia, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1996 · N6374L · No damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the ground crewmember.
- [NTSB CHI96LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA102.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Brighton, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1996 · N2598H · No damage
  > The pilot's bone condition, which resulted in a fractured ankle during a normal touchdown.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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") = 1996
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=00000&year=1996

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