# NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 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 MIA97WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA044.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Walker Cay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 22, 1996 · N48PB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA97FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA031.md): Piper PA32-300D · Reform, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1996 · N8603N · Destroyed
  > a complete loss of engine power due to a total failure of both magnetos, and the failure of the pilot-in-command to insure that the airplane was airworthy. The dark night and unsuitable terrain were factors.
- [NTSB ANC97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA012.md): Piper PA-31 · Nunapitchuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1996 · N54272 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were: the low fuel condition, which led to a single engine landing, and the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA028.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Lansing, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1996 · N8308V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to go around, while there was still sufficient runway remaining. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA97WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA017.md): Piper PA-32-300 · St. Vincent, WN · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 31, 1996 · N970CA · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA97IA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97IA016.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Mccomb, MS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1996 · N120JD · Minor damage
  > the lineman's fueling of the aircraft with the wrong type fuel, the pilot's failure to verify the type of fuel added to the aircraft before flight, and failure of the refueling facility to be equipped with the proper fuel nozzle.
- [NTSB FTW97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA027.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1996 · N444TL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL96LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA128.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1996 · N9VM · Substantial damage
  > failure of maintenance personnel to comply with an airworthiness directive, requiring periodic magneto inspections; inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by (other) maintenance personnel; and subsequent failure of the impulse coupling in the left…
- [NTSB CHI96LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA335.md): Piper PA-31 · Janesville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1996 · N27299 · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion as a result of an inadequate preflight by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB FTW97LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA029.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Stanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N57871 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a wire resulting in the separation of the rudder and a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW96GA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96GA365.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Jennings, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 31, 1996 · N14196 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane, the dark night, and fog.
- [NTSB CHI96LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA333.md): Piper PA-32 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1996 · N2087A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's improper flare during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA187.md): Piper PA-23-250 · St Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1996 · N6819Y · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in a forced landing (ditching) in water. Factors relating to the accident were: an inadquate annual inspection by maintenance personnel, and an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW96LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA302.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Rogers, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · N810EM · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors were the below landing minimums weather conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD96LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA110.md): Mooney M20M · Hartford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1996 · N1085W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the approach to landing/landing roll. A related factor is the pilot's inadequate remedial action (attempted go-around).
- [NTSB SEA96LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA164.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N58VJ · Substantial damage
  > blockage of the vents to both wing fuel tanks, after unknown personnel failed to remove tape (protective covering) from the vents, which resulted in collapsed fuel tanks (and wing damage).
- [NTSB NYC96LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA118.md): Piper PA-32R · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1996 · N8186G · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance, which resulted in a failure of the magneto housing hold-down flange, a disconnect of the magneto from the engine, and loss of engine power. The obstruction (fence post) in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA202.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Kernville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1996 · N21312 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the downdraft condition and subsequent failure to maintain a proper rate of descent.
- [NTSB ATL96FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FAMS1.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Missing · Accident · 3 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · May 2, 1996 · N50GV · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA081.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Matawan, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1996 · N9101P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance during final approach.
- [NTSB NYC96FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA073.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Bridgeport, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1996 · N222WR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inablility to maintain aircraft control due to a full nose down trim condition, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW96LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA141.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sulphur Springs, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1996 · N40273 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was his diverted attention to the performance of the manual gear extension procedure.
- [NTSB LAX96FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA122.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1996 · N27989 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft after landing. Contributing to the accident was the icy runway conditions with poor braking.
- [NTSB FTW96LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA139.md): Rockwell 500U · Hampton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1996 · N197K · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL96TA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96TA047.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Windermere, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 13, 1996 · N8951N · Substantial damage
  > the use of improper connecting rod bolts, failure of the overhaul facility to record the correct overhaul date on the work orders for the stored connecting rod assemblies, and subsequent failure of the connecting rod bolts.
- [NTSB MIA96FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA078.md): Aero Commander 500S · Manati, PR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1996 · N79NU · Destroyed
  > Failure of the flight crew, for undetermined reasons, to recover from a stall and resulting uncontrolled descent. This resulted in the aircraft colliding with the terrain while in a 45-60 degree nose down attitude at a slow speed.
- [NTSB FTW96LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA114.md): Mooney M20M · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1996 · N9167J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a misjudged landing flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA96WA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96WA069.md): Piper PA-23-250 · North Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 27, 1996 · N5936Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA96LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA066.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Smithville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1996 · N4457X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a heavy load of airframe ice, an inability to maintain altitude, and a subsequent emergency landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition, which was…
- [NTSB CHI96FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA113.md): Piper PA-32 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1996 · N3326Q · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection in that the Airworthiness Directive which applied to the fuel pump had not been complied with. A factor was the pilot was unable to reach land.
- [NTSB CHI96LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA071.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Zionsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1996 · N111UC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly align the airplane for a safe landing on the runway. Related factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, snow, the snow-covered runway, and snowbanks on the sides of the runway.

## 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 ('41533'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41533&year=1996

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