# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 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. Page 1 of 4 · 168 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX97LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA079.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Banning, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1996 · N9944U · Substantial damage > The pilot's intentional low flight in an area of foothills and canyons at an altitude insufficient to maintain clearance from obstacles. - [NTSB IAD97LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA036.md): Cessna 172N · Manville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1996 · N738UW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around, and his failure to retract the flaps in increments. - [NTSB NYC97LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA033.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N55228 · Substantial damage > ice ingestion into the engine from the carburetor air box, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing, off airport, on unprepared terrain. - [NTSB LAX97LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA071.md): Farhat RV6A · Julian, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N961CP · Destroyed > flight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of airframe ice and an inability to maintain clearance (proper altitude) from mountainous terrain. Moderate to severe icing conditions in clouds, turbulence, and… - [NTSB IAD97LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA037.md): Robinson R22 HP · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N8414H · Substantial damage > The students pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB LAX97LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA068.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Lakeport, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1996 · N8311A · Substantial damage > inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), and his delayed corrective action to the student pilot's abrupt control inputs, thereby allowing the main rotor blades to strike the ground. Factors relating to the accident were: the CFI's lack of… - [NTSB FTW97LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA062.md): Luscombe 8E · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N77974 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA97LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA041.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1996 · N6955D · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent collapse of the nose gear. The crosswind was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX97LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA053.md): Cessna 172P · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1996 · N54686 · Substantial damage > improper flare by the pilot during the landing, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing, dragged wing tip, and a collapsed main gear. - [NTSB MIA97LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA030.md): Cessna 172N · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1996 · N739ZA · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a ballooned/bounced landing. The gusty wind was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI97LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA032.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hart, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1996 · N6804W · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on rollout. - [NTSB LAX97LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA040.md): Moody RV-6 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1996 · N12033 · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB CHI97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA026.md): Cessna 172P · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1996 · N55161 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's misjudging the flare. - [NTSB SEA97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA028.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Bruneau, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1996 · N32518 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to perform adequate preflight planning to ensure that the aircraft could complete a takeoff in the distance available. Factors relating to the accident included: a short takeoff area, and a dirt bank at the end of the road from which the… - [NTSB NYC97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA012.md): Socata TB 9 Tampico · Laurens, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1996 · N5541C · Substantial damage > the student pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for a precautionary landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the student becoming lost, the subsequent low fuel condition, and the embankment in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB IAD97FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA014.md): Cessna 172L · Brandy Station, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1996 · N7737G · Destroyed > the certificated flight instructor's failure to ensure that proper altitude/clearance was maintained above the terrain and trees, while on final approach. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW97LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA031.md): Beech BE-19 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1996 · N5102R · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, by selecting a seat/cushion that would not allow adequate knee clearance and ankle movement in the cockpit, which was subsequently attributed to the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during… - [NTSB ANC97LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA006.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1996 · N7431D · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude on final approach to land, which resulted in an undershoot and collision with a dirt bank before reaching the proper touchdown point. A factor related to the accident was: the proximity of the frozen dirt bank… - [NTSB CHI97LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA013.md): Piper PA-18 · Alliance, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1996 · N3939Z · Substantial damage > the instructor-pilot's inadequate supervision by not taking timely action after the student started losing directional control. A factor was the loss of directional control by the student pilot. - [NTSB MIA97LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA008.md): Cessna 21OK · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1996 · N81SC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other. Contributing to the accident was the improper planning/decision of the pilot of the Cessna 210 to depart the traffic pattern on the downwind leg rather than on the upwind leg as… - [NTSB MIA97LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA007.md): Cessna 172N · Fruitland Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1996 · N5155E · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during takeoff. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX97LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA018.md): Cessna 172P · Kingsburg, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1996 · N6187K · Destroyed > the student pilot's use of an excessively lean mixture, which led to engine overheating, detonation, subsequent failure of the number 2 piston, and a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA97GA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97GA008.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Holden, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 10, 1996 · N91017 · Destroyed > The first pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering the airplane in close proximity to the ground. This subsequently led to an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent into the ground. Factors contributing to the accident include the… - [NTSB LAX97LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA002.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Plymouth, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1996 · N5705U · Substantial damage > failure of the #3 exhaust valve, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with a fence post. - [NTSB ANC97LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA003.md): Piper PA-22 · Port Ashton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1996 · N2821P · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and wind gusts. - [NTSB SEA96LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA221.md): Cessna 172M · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1996 · N5459H · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to attain proper airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a premature lift-off and an encounter with the terrain during the aborted landing. Excessive extension of the wing flaps was a related factor. - [NTSB IAD96LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA155.md): Merritt Acro Sport II · Cumberland, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1996 · N30803 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to select the electric fuel boost pump during take off which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing. A factor to this accident was the owner/builder alteration of the fuel system by… - [NTSB CHI96LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA354.md): Cessna 172L · Delavan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1996 · N7216Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to assure the airplane was properly secured prior to hand-propping the engine. - [NTSB FTW96LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA401.md): Piper PA28-151 · Falcon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1996 · N41369 · Substantial damage > Failure by the pilot to select suitable terrain for landing. Factors were inadequate preflight planning and preparation for the flight by the pilot by failing to check NOTAMS and failing to use communication aids available to him. - [NTSB ANC96LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA167.md): Piper PA-18 · Noatak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N9366D · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB ANC96FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA161.md): Piper PA-18 · Minto, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N241WH · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in inadequate airspeed for conditions, an inadvertent stall, and collision with terrain (water). - [NTSB ANC96LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA160.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1996 · N3086Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain. - [NTSB ATL96LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA126.md): Cessna 177 · Lyon, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1996 · N29464 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in a ground swerve. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW96LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA379.md): Piper PA-18 · Palestine, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N7467D · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. - [NTSB ANC96TA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96TA148.md): Piper PA-18 · Elmendorf, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N4372A · Substantial damage > loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from improper positioning of the fuel tank selector; inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI); and the flight crew's improper emergency procedure. - [NTSB ANC96LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA150.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N9116D · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper braking action, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent damage to the airplane. His excessive airspeed during landing was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA96LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA211.md): Cessna 172M · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N12382 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the transmission line. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's low altitude flight, and the transmission line. - [NTSB FTW96LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA382.md): Champion 7GCBC · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N9071L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was a whirlwind. - [NTSB CHI96FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA327.md): Beech 23 · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1996 · N2338Z · Destroyed > the student pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his initiation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and loss of control. Factors were: the dark night and the weather conditions. - [NTSB CHI96LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA326.md): Cessna 172 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N65785 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience (or lack of training) in recovery from bounced landings. - [NTSB ANC96LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA143.md): Piper PA-18 · Gakona, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N7669D · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with trees/brush. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind and wind gusts. - [NTSB NYC96LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA180.md): Beech 19 · Augusta, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1996 · N2009A · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in at hard landing. - [NTSB ANC96LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA140.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1996 · N4366Y · Substantial damage > corrosion and subsequent fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted in engine failure and a forced landing. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the operator's non-compliance with a service… - [NTSB ANC96LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA138.md): Piper PA-18 · Mccarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1996 · N1879A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, and his selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff site. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind. - [NTSB LAX96LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA324.md): Cessna 172N · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1996 · N9315E · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper bounced landing recovery. A contributing factor was his lack of recent flying experience. - [NTSB MIA96LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA216.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Williamson, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N7061R · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB LAX96LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA314.md): Cessna 172M · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N64198 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. The encounter with a ditch was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA96LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA194.md): Piper PA-20 · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1996 · N150KS · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB ANC96LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA132.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N6119W · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Soft terrain was a factor in the accident - [NTSB ANC96LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA129.md): Piper PA-18 · Slana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1996 · N6760B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41508&year=1996&page=2 ## 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 ('41508')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41508&year=1996 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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