# NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R1340 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 LAX97LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA045.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1996 · N1014N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature lift-off from the runway and his failure to attain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW96LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA388.md): Schweizer G-164B · Ferriday, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1996 · N8498K · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder head. Factors were the oil leak which restricted the pilot's visual lookout and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA371.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Meadow, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1996 · N3166H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA374.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Brownfield, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1996 · N1502F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA96LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA200.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Waitsburg, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1996 · N7501Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the airplane after encountering a whirlwind during the landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA341.md): Ayres S-2R · Wharton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1996 · N3084X · Substantial damage
  > total loss of engine power due to a fractured torque sensor shaft. Factors relating to the accident were: the obstructions (fence and trees) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB FTW96LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA346.md): Aero Commander S2R · Hatch, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1996 · N8992Q · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA299.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Caruthers, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N8598H · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to the failure of a cylinder. The road's soft surface was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL96LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA117.md): Grumman G164 · Dawson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1996 · N8672H · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in an overrun, an encounter with soft terrain, and a nose over.
- [NTSB ATL96LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA116.md): Grumman G-164A · Mayersville, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1996 · N7362 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from an object (vehicle) on the ground.
- [NTSB CHI96LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA263.md): Rockwell S-2D · Bancroft, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1996 · N1768S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve, encounter with soft/sandy terrain, and a subsequent noseover. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's selection…
- [NTSB CHI96LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA258.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Liberal, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1996 · N8837S · Destroyed
  > the pilot did not maintain aircraft control. A factor was a low altitude flight maneuver was performed.
- [NTSB SEA96LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA172.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Dubois, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1996 · N5390 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to remain clear of an irrigation spray device, which resulted in inadvertent water ingestion and flameout of the aircraft's turboprop engine. Factors relating to the accident were: the proximity of the irrigation spray device (close to…
- [NTSB CHI96LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA265.md): Grumman G-164A · Macksville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1996 · N4630 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to allow the airplane to achieve sufficient airspeed for takeoff, and the resultant loss of aircraft control. Factors relating to the accident were: the rough runway, and the mound of dirt at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW96LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA326.md): Rockwell International S2R · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N4886X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL96LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA107.md): Grumman G-164 · Scotia, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1996 · N5370 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA183.md): Rockwell S2R · Belzoni, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · N3695X · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the #5 cylinder skirt, which resulted in debris that caused the oil scavenge pump to fail, oil starvation, cam drive seizure, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing in a field of cotton.
- [NTSB CHI96LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA217.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Ness City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1996 · N8883S · Substantial damage
  > the failure of a counterweight bolt in the propeller for reasons undetermined. Factors were the wet landing area and the encounter with unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA275.md): Rockwell S2R · Las Animas, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1996 · N4907X · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition for takeoff, and the terrain condition beyond the end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW96LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA251.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Cash, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1996 · N1004W · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA155.md): Rockwell S-2R · Wayside, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1996 · N8428V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain the proper descent rate at touchdown resulting in collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA96LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA113.md): Ayres S2R · Aberdeen, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1996 · N5686X · Substantial damage
  > pilot's improper planning/decision, and subsequent incapacitation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: pilot fatigued from a long-distance drive with minimal rest, physical…
- [NTSB FTW96LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA236.md): Rockwell S-2R · Dumas, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1996 · N3646X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of all personnel concerned to identify the unsafe/hazardous condition, which resulted from a visual restriction, due to trees near the intersection of the road and runway.
- [NTSB LAX96LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA213.md): Rockwell S-2R · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1996 · N8447V · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to a cylinder failure. A contributing factor was the lack of a suitable field for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA167.md): Air Tractor AT401 · Letcher, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1996 · N1019X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the severe weather condition. A factor was the weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC96LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA105.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Vineland, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1996 · N6620Q · Substantial damage
  > failure of the number 8 cylinder, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing in soft terrain, and subsequent nose over of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW96LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA205.md): Grumman G-164B · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1996 · N6832K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff. The high vegetation (tall grass) was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA200.md): North American Harvard MK II · Lafayette, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1996 · N2755Z · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed and/or altitude, while performing aerobatic flight.
- [NTSB MIA96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA122.md): Grumman G-164A · Edison, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1996 · N4238 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the mounting studs for the No. 4 cylinder, which resulted in separation of the cylinder and loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA119.md): Ayres S2-R · Wyatt, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1996 · N3024V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB FTW96LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA135.md): Rockwell S-2R · Winchester, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1996 · N431BL · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine master rod. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, due to the proximity of a power line and trees.

## 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 ('52016'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=52016&year=1996

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