# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-290 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 NYC97LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA020.md): Zukowski EAA Biplane · Williamsport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1996 · N818Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in opening of the unsecured canopy during the takeoff roll, and subsequent loss of directional control and a nose over. A factor was: the pilot's failure to use a checklist.
- [NTSB FTW97LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA038.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1996 · N1334A · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA018.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1996 · N3461A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL97LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA003.md): Harper W-8 Tailwind · Macclenny, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1996 · N91323 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB FTW97LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA017.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1996 · N9967Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper use of rudder. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI97LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA003.md): Piper PA-16 · Silver Lake, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N5749H · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation due to an inadequate preflight and the pilot performed a low altitude maneuver which prevented him from selecting suitable terrain for landing. Additional factors included the loose fuel cap, fuel siphoning, and unreliable fuel gauges.
- [NTSB FTW97FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA002.md): Bell EAA Biplane P · Manzanola, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1996 · N145DB · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the terrain, while performing a low altitude maneuver. A factor relating to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with this make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI96LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA344.md): Rozendaal Smith Innovation · Hampton, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N2982 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and his improper decision to perform a low altitude manuever with a low fuel supply.
- [NTSB SEA96LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA216.md): Piper PA-18 · Gillette, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1996 · N8789C · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the obstruction (power line). The powerline was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC96LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA166.md): Piper PA-12 · Chitina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1996 · N7895H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. A factor associated with the accident is the rough and uneven landing site.
- [NTSB ANC96LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA169.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1996 · N2683A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift-off. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven airstrip.
- [NTSB CHI96LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA299.md): Piper PA-22 · Portland, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1996 · N2309A · Substantial damage
  > the aircraft ground looped when the pilot lost control of the aircraft during landing.
- [NTSB SEA96LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA178.md): Piper PA-12 · Astoria, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1996 · N2564M · Substantial damage
  > failure of the carburetor heat box flapper valve, and the resultant air flow restriction to the carburetor. A factor relating to the accident was: high vegetation in the area where the forced landing was executed.
- [NTSB MIA96LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA190.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1996 · N1544P · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid an obstruction on the ground (inadequate visual lookout) during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a collapsed nose gear and subsequent nose over. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather…
- [NTSB FTW96LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA308.md): Dearinger Duce · Corning, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1996 · N85JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to arrest his rate of descent and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA301.md): Myers Smythe Sidewinder · El Dorado, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1996 · N112AM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain the correct touchdown point. Factors were: hydroplaning due to the wet runway, and the berm in the overrun area.
- [NTSB CHI96LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA229.md): Hewitt Cassutt 3M · Vermillion, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1996 · N290E · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the unapproved fuel pump.
- [NTSB ATL96LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA098.md): Piper PA-20 · Calhoun, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1996 · N7685K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA240.md): Experimental Mini Mustang · Page, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1996 · N61D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty/crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ANC96LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA086.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1996 · N8560C · Substantial damage
  > The obstruction of the left rudder pedal and brake by the battery cable.
- [NTSB SEA96LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA107.md): Piper PA-20 · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1996 · N1645A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and collapse of the left main gear.
- [NTSB NYC96LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA109.md): McCall WATCHA-MCCALL-IT · Steamburg, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N111MC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot/owner's failure to ensure adequate maintenance/inspection of the airplane; and a loose fuel line fitting, which resulted in a subsequent fuel leak, fuel starvation, and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX96LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA193.md): Stinson 108-3 · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1996 · N235DE · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot of the other aircraft's failure to see and avoid N6WR. A factor in the accident was the narrow, confined nature of the taxiway, which restricted the Stinson pilot's ability to perform clearing turns while taxiing.
- [NTSB SEA96LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA090.md): Miller MA-5 Charger · Kennewick, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1996 · N36CM · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of total and recent flight experience.
- [NTSB ATL96LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA083.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Cochran, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1996 · N1209C · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, when the airplane encountered an uneven area on the airstrip and becoming airborne prematurely; and his failure to maintain clearance (or altitude) from…
- [NTSB IAD96LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA064.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Dover, DE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1996 · N3506A · Substantial damage
  > the overhaul maintenance personnel's improper major overhaul procedure (improper torque on the engine block center through bolts), which resulted in an in flight loss of engine power. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for a forced…
- [NTSB ANC96LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA037.md): Piper PA-12 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N2431M · Substantial damage
  > The undetermined loss of engine power and lack of suitable terrain to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA091.md): Piper PA-22/20-150 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1996 · N3311B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA112.md): Masnic SKY Hopper II · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1996 · N2795 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot exceeding the airplane's crosswind component which led to his inability to compensate for the crosswind conditions. A factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB NYC96LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA051.md): Piper PA-22 · Auburn, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1996 · N913A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to attain proper alignment with the landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the inoperative radio transmitter, which precluded the pilot from activating the runway lights.
- [NTSB FTW96FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA085.md): Semple Smyth Sidewinder · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1996 · N86S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while coping with the emergency, which resulted in and inadvertent stall and subsequent spin.…

## 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 ('41506'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41506&year=1996

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