# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 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 LAX97FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA070.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N2377T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed after encountering turbulence, low level wind shear, and an open door.
- [NTSB NYC97LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA034.md): Maule M-5 · Levant, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N56391 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from tree(s) during an attempted go-around. The crosswind and proximity of tree(s) were related factors.
- [NTSB IAD97LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA029.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Elyria, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1996 · N4911P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's fuel mismanagement which led to fuel starvation to one engine, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA027.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Claverack, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1996 · N3324W · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX97FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA047.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1996 · N8447B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control, and the pilot exceeding the aircraft's design stress limits during an attempted recovery. The noninstrument-rated…
- [NTSB SEA97LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA021.md): Maule M-7-235 · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N5664Y · Substantial damage
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), his misjudged speed/distance on final approach for landing, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing. Factors relating to the accident include snow, low…
- [NTSB MIA97LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA042.md): Siai-Marchetti F206C · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N61FD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA012.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Mancelona, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1996 · N56155 · Substantial damage
  > the worn fuel system pump (actuator arm). A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA96LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA223.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Paisley, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1996 · N8822W · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power secondary to geartrain failure.
- [NTSB CHI96LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA339.md): Piper PA-25 · Highland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1996 · N7753Z · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > failure of the Piper PA-25 tow pilot to see-and-avoid the Blanik L-23 glider. A factor relating to the accident was: neither aircraft was equipped with a communication radio.
- [NTSB FTW96LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA402.md): Cessna TR182 · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N757QT · Substantial damage
  > failure of the generator control unit (GCU), which resulted in a total electrical failure and failure of the main landing gear to lock in place.
- [NTSB FTW96LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA358.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N8565W · Substantial damage
  > low fluid level in the hydraulic reservoir, due to inadequate maintenance/inspection, which resulted in an inoperative brake system. Factors relating to the accident were: the down sloping runway, and trees at the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC96LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA130.md): Maule M-7 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N897M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB MIA96LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA211.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Farmville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N82313 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in loss of engine power do to fuel exhaustion and a hard landing during a forced landing in a field.
- [NTSB IAD96LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA130.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N1439T · Substantial damage
  > the unexpected appearance of a deer on the runway.
- [NTSB LAX96LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA297.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1996 · N9218W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly compensate for a crosswind component during the go-around in a high density altitude environment that led to a loss of aircraft control..
- [NTSB LAX96LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA301.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N8124S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to turn off the runway while at an excessive speed that did not allow him to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI96LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA245.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Beltrami, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1996 · N4997Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to jettison the load and the soft runway overrun area.
- [NTSB CHI96LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA228.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Kenmare, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N7730Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper refueling procedure, inadequate preflight and the inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred.
- [NTSB SEA96LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA141.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Paris, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1996 · N5246P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot forgot to extend the landing gear before landing. Factors relating to the accident were: an interuption of the pilot's habit pattern, when he circled to provide time for another airplane to takeoff as he entered the traffic pattern; and his failure…
- [NTSB FTW96LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA253.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Leander, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1996 · N8129P · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot sufficiently slow the airplane, while landing on a grass runway.
- [NTSB SEA96LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA125.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1996 · N6554P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: upsloping terrain short of the threshold.
- [NTSB LAX96LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA245.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N6420P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent turn onto a vehicular access road instead of a taxiway at a large unfamiliar airport, and his diverted attention.
- [NTSB LAX96FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA229.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1996 · N7280P · Destroyed
  > improper preflight by the pilot, by failing to ensure that the fuel selector was positioned to an approved fuel tank with adequate fuel before takeoff; his failure to reposition the fuel selector (per emergency procedures) after the loss of engine power; and…
- [NTSB CHI96LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA218.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Waterville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1996 · N7289Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight procedure. Factors were fuel exhaustion, a leak in the fuel filtering system, and high vegetation.
- [NTSB CHI96LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA194.md): Piper PA-25 · Cleveland, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1996 · N9844P · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from trees during an aerial application operation. The wires and trees (obstructions) were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW96LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA214.md): Maule M-5-235C · Akron, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1996 · N9194E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX96LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA195.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1996 · N6844Z · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion as a result of an improper preflight inspection and operating with a known malfunctioning fuel gauge.
- [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 CHI96LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA137.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Aitkin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1996 · N4883S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to adequately compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition and the snowbank.
- [NTSB LAX96LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA167.md): Maule M-5-235C · Lake Havasu Cty, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1996 · N9177E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-owner's inadequate engine maintenance which resulted in a progressive ignition failure. Factors which contributed to the accident were the dark nighttime light condition and the presence of hidden obstructions in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB MIA96FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA115.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1996 · N6243P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vs) while turning on approach from base to final resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB IAD96LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA059.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1996 · N8510L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the accident aircraft during the landing roll. Factors were the wet portion of the grass runway and the pilot's selection of a landing runway with a 10 knot quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW96LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA166.md): Cessna 182RG · Welsh, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1996 · N2385C · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the emergency landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA165.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Bellville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1996 · N6882P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive approach/landing airspeed and his failure to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB LAX96FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA130.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Los Alamitos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1996 · N5052Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. Factors were the pilots' failure to use available radar services.
- [NTSB LAX96LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA128.md): Maule M-6-235 · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1996 · N5652C · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96IA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96IA094.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Charlotte, NC · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1996 · N7451L · No damage
  > fatal incapacitation of the pilot due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB MIA96LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA063.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Lake City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1996 · N7498P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to select a fuel tank with adequate fuel for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb, and improper flare by the pilot during the subsequent forced land.
- [NTSB LAX96LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA320.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Paradise, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1996 · N627WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB SEA96LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA045.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1996 · N6297P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to ensure that the landing gear was extended before landing.

## 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 ('41532'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41532&year=1996

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