# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, 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 LAX97LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA025.md): Luscombe 8A · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1996 · N71643 · Substantial damage > unfavorable weather condition(s), which caused the aircraft to descend at a rate that exceeded its climb capability. - [NTSB IAD97LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA006.md): Piper J3C-65 · Springfield, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1996 · N42719 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain obstacle clearance, while maneuvering at low altitudes. A related factor was the quartering tail wind. - [NTSB FTW97LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA018.md): Aeronca 11BC · Oil City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1996 · N3818E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilots of both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors were: different traffic pattern altitudes flown by the two pilots, and the sunglare encountered by the pilot of the ultralight. - [NTSB SEA96LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA215.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1996 · N8809 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Piper J3, and failure of the flight instructor in the Bellance to ensure that clearance was maintained from the other moving aircraft. Factors relating to the accident were: the inherent visual restrictions… - [NTSB NYC96LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA179.md): Piper J-3 · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N92085 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude during a low altitude maneuver. - [NTSB CHI96LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA308.md): Piper J3C-65 · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1996 · N3607N · Substantial damage > improper attachment of the flight control cables to the ailerons by the mechanic who performed the last annual inspection. A factor relating to this accident was the pilot's failure to perform an adequate check of the flight controls before takeoff. - [NTSB CHI96FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA290.md): Aeronca 11AC · Charlotte, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N85825 · Destroyed > the pilot's improper use of engine controls (carburetor heat and/or throttle), while making a relatively high speed approach, low pass, and pull-up, which resulted in partial loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed after… - [NTSB CHI96LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA262.md): Piper PA-J3C · Camp Lake, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1996 · N3445K · Substantial damage > seizure of the number 2 piston. Inadequate maintenance was a related factor. - [NTSB MIA96LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA195.md): Aeronca 11AC · Wedowee, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1996 · N3905E · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll following a precautionary landing due to adverse weather encountered during the flight. - [NTSB NYC96LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA159.md): Aeronca 11AC · Alexandria, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1996 · N9232E · Substantial damage > failure of the commercial pilot to ensure that directional control was maintained during takeoff, which led to a ground swerve and collision with a fence. - [NTSB IAD96LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA108.md): Piper J3C-65 · Cambridge, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1996 · N87910 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. The crosswind was a factor. - [NTSB SEA96LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA143.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Sun Valley, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N95658 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed for the go-around. The crosswind, downdraft, and high density altitude were related factors. - [NTSB CHI96LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA222.md): Piper J3C-90 · Racine, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1996 · N77563 · Destroyed > was improper remdial action by the pilot after encountering a stall when the elevator back pressure was not removed and the ailerons were positioned for a right bank by that increasing the airplane's left yaw/roll action. Factors in this accident were a stall… - [NTSB MIA96LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA163.md): Aeronca 7AC · Callahan, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1996 · N84538 · Substantial damage > the pilot's premature decision to reduce power, following application of carburetor heat, when engine operation became rougher after experiencing roughness due to carburetor icing. The weather (carburetor icing) conditions and carburetor ice were related… - [NTSB SEA96LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA135.md): Aeronca 7AC · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1996 · N81966 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during take-off, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent dragging of the right wing. The pilot's lack of experience in the make/model of aircraft was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX96LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA239.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lamont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1996 · N2456E · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid a guy wire along the border of a field that was being agriculturally treated. The sunglare, guy wire, and lack of visual cues were related factors. - [NTSB MIA96LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA158.md): Aeronca 11-AC · Green Cove Spgs, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1996 · N9261E · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper planning/decision by failing to ensure that the airplane would be able to clear obstructions at the end of the runway, while taking off with a tailwind component; and his failure (or inability) to flare the airplane after turning back to… - [NTSB IAD96LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA099.md): Aeronca L-3B · Morgantown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1996 · N46634 · Substantial damage > An inadequate maintenance/annual inspection and failure of the muffler which resulted in melted insulation on the magneto 'P' leads and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB IAD96LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA097.md): Piper J-3 · Ashton, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1996 · N58379 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate fuel supply which resulted in a fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A related factor was the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations. - [NTSB CHI96LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA198.md): Piper J-3 · Princeton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1996 · N35505 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB FTW96FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA243.md): Aeronca 65-CA · Lonoke, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1996 · N36513 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB NYC96LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA121.md): Piper J-3 · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1996 · N68952 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of rudder control to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB MIA96FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA148.md): Aeronca O-58B · Greenville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1996 · N49546 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. - [NTSB ANC96LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA083.md): Champion 7AC · Clear, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1996 · N83995 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in that he failed to ensure that the cabin door was properly secured for takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were: the open cabin door and rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB CHI96LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA189.md): Luscombe 8A · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1996 · N2887K · Substantial damage > foreign material, probably due to improper maintenance, which blocked the main fuel metering jet of the carburetor, and resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC96LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA108.md): Piper J3C-65 · Kittanning, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1996 · N22946 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision and improper fuel management, which resulted in a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB IAD96LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA073.md): Taylorcraft BCS-65 · Wolfeboro, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1996 · N29591 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control and altitude of the seaplane while circling to draw attention before landing on the lake. A related factor was that the aircraft was not equipped with a radio. - [NTSB FTW96LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA194.md): Champion 7AC · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1996 · N351T · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures, and an inadequate tie-down. - [NTSB CHI96FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA135.md): Piper J-3 · Raymond, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1996 · N6510H · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned to the full 'on' position before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff; and the pilot's failure to maintain… - [NTSB MIA96LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA119.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Portland, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1996 · N2908E · Substantial damage > Delay by the pilot-in-command to perform a go-around after the airplane bounced three times during the landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing and his poor in-flight planning decision… - [NTSB LAX96LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA156.md): Twibell Tangent 65 · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1996 · N4309M · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's decision to buzz the area and his ostentatious display. - [NTSB ANC96LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA038.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1996 · N39966 · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing. - [NTSB LAX96LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA142.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Fremont, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N36354 · Substantial damage > the in-flight separation of a portion of one wooden propeller blade due to undetected dry rot in the wood fibers. - [NTSB ATL96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA069.md): Piper J3C-65 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N26046 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot of the Piper PA-28, N26046, to visually clear the intended taxi course. - [NTSB FTW96LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA150.md): Piper J3C-65 · Salado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1996 · N26923 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the power line. - [NTSB LAX96FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA120.md): Piper J3C-65 · Elk Grove, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1996 · N75772 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to see and avoid the obstruction. - [NTSB SEA96LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA057.md): Luscombe 8A · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1996 · N71836 · Substantial damage > the owner's failure to comply with requirements for annual inspections of the airplane, and the debonding of the right brake lining and subsequent jamming of the lining into the right main wheel. - [NTSB CHI96LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA078.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mount Horeb, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N1412N · No damage > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the pedestrian. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his landing on a closed airstrip, and the snow covered terrain. ## 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 ('17003')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17003&year=1996 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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