# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 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 2 · 59 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC97LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA032.md): Cessna 172RG · Stamford, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N4829V · Destroyed > inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate fuel supply of fuel. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors. - [NTSB FTW97LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA060.md): Mooney M-20G · Saginaw, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N6868N · Substantial damage > The driver of the vehicle's failure to maintain clearance from the taxiing airplane. A factor was the dark night light condition which resulted in the driver's delayed visual identification of the airplane. - [NTSB NYC97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA027.md): Lake LA-4 · Gallipolis, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1996 · N7632L · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a hangar and parked aircraft. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's encounter with rain, sleet, snow, and… - [NTSB MIA97LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA032.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sugarloaf Key, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1996 · N9545J · Substantial damage > a complete loss of engine power due to a disconnected connecting rod cap. - [NTSB FTW97LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA041.md): Cessna 172RG · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1996 · N9520B · Substantial damage > The failure of the main landing gear pivot gear assembly. - [NTSB CHI97LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA014.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jenison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N1178X · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB FTW97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA026.md): Piper PA-28C-180 · Sterling, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1996 · N9020J · No damage > improper starting procedure used by the airport employee. Factors relating to the accident were: the inoperative starter, and failure of the pilot to seek proper assistance. - [NTSB IAD97LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA010.md): Bellanca BL28 · Ledbetter, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1996 · N5029G · Substantial damage > the pilot's delay in executing a go-around, and his failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground. - [NTSB LAX97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA004.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ely, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · N6614J · Destroyed > a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude stalling, while turning toward an emergency landing area. A factor related to the accident was: the high density altitude condition. - [NTSB MIA96FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA233.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1996 · N8803J · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper in-flight planning/decision for electing to continue the flight after observing that the fuel gauges indicated empty. Contributing to the accident was an improperly adjusted economizer jet and an out of adjustment float. Also… - [NTSB CHI96LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA346.md): Beech B23 · Viroqua, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N66338 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight which led to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the rough uneven terrain. - [NTSB LAX96LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA336.md): Pitts S-1S · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1996 · N230MP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot of N230MP inadequate visual lookout while landing on a runway occupied by another known aircraft. A factor in the accident was the procedure to allow simultaneous landings by aircraft on the same runway. - [NTSB ANC96LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA146.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1996 · N8648V · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The adverse weather condition was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI96LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA321.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Grant City, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1996 · N8456W · Substantial damage > low oil level which resulted in the partial loss of engine power, the pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency, and the hay bale. Factors relating to this accident were the owner/pilot mechanic's failure to comply with… - [NTSB CHI96LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA315.md): Beech C-23 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1996 · N18780 · Substantial damage > the instructor pilot delayed the remedial action and failed to maintain adequate supervision. The slow airspeed maintained by the student pilot was a factor. - [NTSB ANC96LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA124.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1996 · N7797B · Substantial damage > An engine failure due to an eroded engine piston. Factors in the accident were unsuitable terrain for a forced landing and improperly timed magnetos. - [NTSB SEA96LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA189.md): Piper PA-18 · Ephrata, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1996 · N8109Y · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the landing area (driveway) during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the selection of an unsuitable area for landing, the reported turbulence during landing, and an encounter with a rock… - [NTSB NYC96LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA165.md): Piper PA-28-181 · West Kingston, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1996 · N8121K · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed during the approach to land, and his failure to go around while there was still sufficient runway remaining, which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with trees. The lack of natural lighting at… - [NTSB LAX96LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA302.md): Beech B23 · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N6087N · Destroyed > fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate fuel management and failure to reposition the fuel selector to a tank containing adequate fuel. The power lines were a factor. - [NTSB FTW96LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA343.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Midlothian, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N2559R · Substantial damage > maintenance personnel's improper engine overhaul procedures resulting in the installation of the rocker arms in reversed positions, which led to improper lubrication and binding of the exhaust valves. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the… - [NTSB SEA96LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA184.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N28765 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to verify whether the flaps had raised, the resultant premature lift-off, and trees on the adjacent golf course. - [NTSB ANC96LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA119.md): Aviat A-1 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1996 · N54JK · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind. - [NTSB IAD96LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA123.md): Cessna 172 RG · Union Bridge, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N6169R · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB LAX96LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA273.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1996 · N87107 · Destroyed > a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW96LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA304.md): Beech 76 · Falcon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1996 · N6708A · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculation, and his failure to properly identify the area of intended landing as an airport. A factor was the misrouting of the fuel line by unknown persons. - [NTSB FTW96LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA306.md): Smith RV4 · Mandeville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1996 · N83FS · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI96FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA237.md): Piper PA-12 · Roselle, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · N25JP · Destroyed > the pilot's improper decision to perform a go-around, while there was restricted rudder movement and the banner was still attached to the airplane, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and an inadvertent stall. Factors relating to the accident were: the… - [NTSB LAX96LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA268.md): Mooney M20C · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N6715N · Substantial damage > animals on the runway. A factor was the dark night. - [NTSB LAX96LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA264.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lanai, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1996 · N4319J · Destroyed > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate fuel planning and failure to refuel the aircraft prior to initiating a 280-mile over water nonstop leg of the flight. - [NTSB LAX96LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA257.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1996 · N2931V · Destroyed > the CFI's delayed remedial action by not preventing the airplane's departure from the runway, and his failure to maintain airspeed sufficient to avoid stalling during an attempted low altitude climbing turn. - [NTSB FTW96LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA270.md): American AG5B · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1996 · N227ER · Destroyed > An inadvertent stall spin. Factors were the pilot's intentional maneuver at an altitude insufficient to ensure a safe recovery, and overconfidence in his personal ability. - [NTSB FTW96LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA259.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1996 · N6634J · Substantial damage > inadequate instruction by the flight instructor (CFI), and his inadequate supervision of the dual student. Factors relating to the accident were: the student pilot's failure to understand or select the normal (hand) brakes. - [NTSB FTW96LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA249.md): American General AG-5B · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1996 · N115JE · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX96LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA231.md): Vans RV6 · Inyokern, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N43BL · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain control of his airplane and stalled while intentionally performing a low altitude maneuver on base leg in a high density altitude environment. - [NTSB IAD96LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA095.md): Cessna 177 · Versailles, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N3197T · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations. - [NTSB FTW96LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA256.md): Cessna R172K · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N3814V · Substantial damage > an improper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB NYC96LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA127.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2 · Fulton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1996 · N5981X · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. - [NTSB SEA96LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA117.md): Head Pitts S-1C · Everett, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1996 · N7BH · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation. The aircraft's lack of a fuel quantity gauge and trees in the forced landing area were related factors. - [NTSB MIA96LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA154.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jasper, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1996 · N9640J · Substantial damage > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA96LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA109.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1996 · N88401 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to perform a go-around and his subsequent excessive use of the aircraft brakes. The short airstrip length and the pilot's excessive airspeed for the approach were related factors. - [NTSB SEA96LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA101.md): Cessna 177 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1996 · N177JM · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to properly judge the distance and altitude to the runway just before touching down, and his premature flare for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the presence of sun glare during the landing, and the resultant degradation… - [NTSB NYC96LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA098.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bath, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1996 · N9549J · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight decision and planning, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Darkness and low clouds in the emergency landing area were related factors. - [NTSB ANC96LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA064.md): Aviat A-1 · Togiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1996 · N93HU · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to remove frost from the surface of the wings and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were the presence of frost on the wings and a deteriorated climb performance. - [NTSB NYC96FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA094.md): Cessna 172RG · Duanesburg, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1996 · N9678B · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to attain adequate airspeed (or abort the takeoff while there was sufficient runway remaining), which resulted in a stall after liftoff and collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's distraction due to… - [NTSB ATL96LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA082.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Mckenzie, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1996 · N4090X · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the flight control during a crosswind landing that resulted in a loss of control of the airplane. - [NTSB ANC96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA054.md): Piper PA-28 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1996 · N8873J · Substantial damage > the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. - [NTSB MIA96LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA120.md): Mooney M20C · St Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1996 · N9206V · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of traffic pattern position reports from the Christian Eagle, due to the… - [NTSB CHI96LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA130.md): Cessna 177B · Perry, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1996 · N19884 · Destroyed > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the power transmission wires. Darkness, restricting the pilot's ability to see-and-avoid the transmission line, was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX96LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA152.md): Powell Glasair · Groveland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1996 · N59LP · Destroyed > the pilot's decision to fly the aircraft with a known mechanical discrepancy in the throttle linkage, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power; and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing, which resulted… - [NTSB ATL96LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA063.md): Cessna 172RG · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N6612V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout. A factor was the lack of position reports via radio by the pilot of the helicopter. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41514&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 ('41514')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41514&year=1996 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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