# NTSB investigations, 1996: In flight encounter with weather 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 3 · 110 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB MIA97LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA051.md): Cessna 172P · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1996 · N62145 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to initiate an immediate climb (go-around or missed approach) after encountering fog, while on final approach to land. Darkness and fog at the end of the runway were related factors. - [NTSB CHI97FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA047.md): Beech C90 · Rhinelander, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1996 · N998VB · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's inadequate weather evaluation and continued flight into forecast severe icing conditions which exceeded the capabilty of the airplane's anti-ice/deice system. The icing conditions were a factor. - [NTSB MIA97FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA043.md): Forney F-1 · Middleburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N7530C · Destroyed > VFR flight by the noninstrument-rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in spatial disorientation and an uncontrolled descent into a wooded area. Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the pilot to obtain a… - [NTSB LAX97LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA072.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-83 · San Jose, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N590AA · No damage > The flight's encounter with severe turbulence while the injured cabin crew was standing. - [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 ANC97LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA015.md): Boeing 737-400 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N775AS · No damage > an in-flight encounter with unforecast severe clear air turbulence. - [NTSB FTW97LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA070.md): British Aerospace BAE 146-200A · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N606AW · No damage > an inflight encounter with unreported and unanticipated clear air turbulence during landing descent. - [NTSB SEA97LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA035.md): Bell 47G · Pendleton, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1996 · N4758R · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with hilly terrain. A contributing factor in the accident was the presence of fog. - [NTSB SEA97FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA033.md): Beech B36TC · Jackson, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1996 · N3000R · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures. High terrain, low ceiling, icing conditions, and a possible anomaly with the VOR were related factors. - [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 LAX97FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA067.md): Beech V35B · Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1996 · N6056M · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather and improper in-flight planning and decision making. - [NTSB ATL97FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA092.md): Cessna 182 · Charleston, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1996 · N8683T · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to remain clear of instrument meteorological conditions which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing. - [NTSB CHI97LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA036.md): Cessna 177 · Regan, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1996 · N30255 · Substantial damage > the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather. Factors were clouds, the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, his poor evaluation of the weather, and the encounter with unsuitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB NYC97FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA021.md): Cessna 414 · Duo, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1996 · N73CP · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision which resulted in VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain. The low ceiling was a factor. - [NTSB LAX97LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA051.md): Boeing 737-500 · Bishop, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1996 · N916UA · No damage > a clear air turbulence encounter. - [NTSB SEA97LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA030.md): Cessna 421B · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1996 · N8005Q · Substantial damage > inoperative deicing equipment, due to multiple wing boot holes and malfunctioning control/shuttle valves; subsequent build-up of airframe (wing) ice; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the flare for landing. Factors relating to the… - [NTSB LAX97FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA044.md): Cessna 152 · Gilroy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1996 · N48737 · Destroyed > flight by the pilot into into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors. - [NTSB FTW97FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA042.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Eagle, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1996 · N251B · Destroyed > The pilot initiating flight into known adverse weather conditions without proper certification. Factors were the meteorological conditions that existed --- low ceiling, low visibility, and falling snow --- and his use of contraindicated drugs. - [NTSB LAX97LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA303.md): Fleming Glassair III · Dunsmuir, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1996 · N77DF · Destroyed > was the pilot's intentional flight into marginal meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain during dark nighttime conditions. - [NTSB FTW97FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA039.md): Cessna 182Q · Colorado City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1996 · N5116N · Destroyed > the pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: the clouds, low ceilings, and the pilot's lack of recent instrument… - [NTSB IAD97LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA019.md): Cessna 150 · Edgerton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1996 · N5627E · Destroyed > the pilot's Inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane. Factors to this accident were the night conditions and snow. - [NTSB MIA97FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA021.md): Cessna TU206B · Jasper, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1996 · N4970F · Destroyed > continued flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from rising/mountainous terrain. The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors. - [NTSB NYC97LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA014.md): Cessna 340A · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1996 · N36JM · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to comply with the published instrument approach procedure, by continuing the ILS approach below the decision height, rather than performing a missed approach; and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for the continued landing.… - [NTSB LAX97FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA032.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Halawa, HI · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1996 · N1701K · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient clearance and/or altitude from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and… - [NTSB LAX97LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA025.md): Luscombe 8A · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1996 · N71643 · Substantial damage > unfavorable weather condition(s), which caused the aircraft to descend at a rate that exceeded its climb capability. - [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 ANC97FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA001.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1996 · N64276 · Destroyed > continued flight by the pilot into adverse weather condition, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were the high/mountainous terrain, and weather conditions that included low… - [NTSB LAX97LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA013.md): Piper PA-28-181 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1996 · N2501X · Destroyed > the student pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his subsequent flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstructions (power lines). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, low… - [NTSB NYC97FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA004.md): Beech F33A · Doylesburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N2154L · Destroyed > continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance from high terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and high (mountainous) terrain along the… - [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 FTW96FA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA399.md): Ayres S2R-T45 · Granger, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1996 · N3107B · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, and subsequent loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were darkness, the prevailing fog and low ceilings, the inadequate flight instruments… - [NTSB FTW96LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA393.md): Cessna 177RG · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N7568V · Substantial damage > Failure of the flight instructor to maintain airspeed above stall speed during initial climb and loss of control on the ground after aborting the takeoff. Factors were inadequate preflight planning and preparation, inaccurate weather evaluation, and high… - [NTSB ANC96LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA159.md): Pzl-Mielec 104-80 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N6630M · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper glide path on final approach, and his inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the gusty winds and a downdraft. - [NTSB FTW96FA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA390.md): Cessna 320C · Waco, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1996 · N3020T · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate preflight by the pilot, his failure to obtain a weather… - [NTSB FTW96IA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96IA389.md): Airbus Industrie AE 340-300 · San Antonio, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1996 · DAIGK · No damage > turbulence, and failure of passengers to properly fasten their seat belts and properly hold lap children after the captain announced expected turbulence. - [NTSB ANC96LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA154.md): Bell 206B · Cantwell, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1996 · N7982J · Destroyed > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The terrain conditions, low ceiling, fog, and whiteout conditions were related factors. - [NTSB NYC96FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA182.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Frankford Twnsp, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N422FL · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by not obtaining a preflight weather briefing, his VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatial disoriented.… - [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 FTW96FA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA368.md): Cessna 150F · Jones, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N8380G · Destroyed > VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (VMC), and failure of the pilot (PIC) to maintain control of the airplane after becoming spatially disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather condition (fog and… - [NTSB ANC96FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA137.md): Piper PA-32 · Haines, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N2181Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain, while maneuvering to reverse the direction of flight. Factors associated with the accident were: the pilot's… - [NTSB FTW96LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA366.md): Cessna 421B · Conchas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1996 · N55HU · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent flight into hail which shattered the pilot's windshield and resulted in his incapacitation due to hypoxia. - [NTSB MIA96LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA220.md): Boeing 737-300 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1996 · N392US · Minor damage > clear air turbulence, which was encountered during cruise flight and resulted in injuries to passengers. - [NTSB MIA96FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA218.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Lagrange, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1996 · N741RB · Destroyed > the pilot's improper procedure by not placing the fuel selector on the tank with the most fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing in a pasture. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot's inadequate pre-flight and in-flight… - [NTSB ANC96FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA131.md): Maule M-7 · Barrow, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N5656A · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and resultant flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors associated with the accident were: high winds and terrain induced turbulence. - [NTSB ANC96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA122.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N2502B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning during a low pass of a remote airstrip and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was unfavorable wind conditions. - [NTSB MIA96LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA208.md): Beech A36 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N976WL · Destroyed > an inflight collision with the terrain (water) for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing, his failure to obtain in-flight weather avoidance assistance, and his resultant… - [NTSB CHI96FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA284.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Muncie, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N9137N · Destroyed > the inadvertent flight of the airplane by the pilot-in-command into a thunderstorm. The weather was a factor. - [NTSB ANC96LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA120.md): Cessna 185 · Kaktovik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1996 · N8536L · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the windshear. - [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 IAD96LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA124.md): Cessna 150 · Waverly, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N61049 · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) with subsequent loss of visual contact and collision with the ground. Darkness and fog were related factors. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1996&occurrence=240&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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 240) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=240&year=1996 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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